From Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast” to Miss Eglantine Price in 1971′s “Bedknobs and Broomsticks,” Lansbury mesmerized adults and children alike.
Her range, however, earned the actress a spot among the pantheon of talented performers whose talents spanned not only the big and small screens but the stage as well.
And believe it or not, there were a few villainous roles along the way.
Take a look below at six of Lansbury’s most memorable film, TV and stage roles.
“Murder, She Wrote”
For 12 seasons, Dame Angela Lansbury portrayed fictional mystery writer J.B. “Jessica” Fletcher on “Murder, She Wrote.” Listen to her discuss the show’s role in an evolving TV landscape.
“Beauty and the Beast”
In the clip below, Angela Lansbury sings “Beauty and the Beast” at the 1992 opening of Paris Disneyland. Lansbury’s “Mrs. Potts” endeared the actress to an entirely new generation of fans.
“Bedknobs and Broomsticks”
On Aug. 9, 1998, Angela Lansbury hosted the Disney Channel premiere of the extended version of “Bedknobs and Broomsticks” and appeared in a variety of featurettes.
“Gypsy”
Lansbury won her first of five Tony’s in 1975 for her portrayal of Rose in “Gypsy.” Enjoy her performance of “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” during the show’s 1989 revival.
“Gaslight”
At the tender age of 17, Lansbury earned her first Academy Award nomination for a small but impactful role in the 1944 suspense thriller “Gaslight,” opposite heavy-hitters Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman. The clip below shows Boyer’s Gregory flirt unabashedly with Lansbury’s maid Nancy, much to the discomfort of Bergman’s Paula.
“The Manchurian Candidate”
Lansbury earned an Academy Award nomination for her turn in 1962′s “The Manchurian Candidate” as Eleanor Iselin, the – ahem – ambitious political puppeteer steering her husband and son’s tragically flawed political and personal lives. Although she played the mother of the film’s protagonist, Raymond Shaw, she was actually only three years older than Lawrence Harvey, who played Shaw.
Angela Lansbury through the years Actress Angela Lansbury attends a special screening and panel discussion of "Beauty and the Beast" to celebrate the animated film's 25th anniversary on May 9, 2016 at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in Beverly Hills, California. / AFP / ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years Actress Angela Lansbury after her wedding to actor Peter Shaw (1918 - 2003) at the Chapel of St Columba's Church House in Lennox Gardens, Kensington, London, 12th August 1949. (Photo by Fred Ramage/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (Fred Ramage/Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years CANADA - SEPTEMBER 12: Couldn't have share. British actress Angela Lansbury; who came to Hollywood fourt year ago; is seen leaving court after obtaining a divorce from he actor husband; Richard Cromwell. The 21-year-old star said Cromwell told her to get a divorce and gave as his reason: I can't share my life with anyone. (Photo by Toronto Star Archives/Toronto Star via Getty Images) (Toronto Star Archives/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: Actresses Bernadette Peters (L) and Angela Lansbury appear on stage during the Actors' Fund of America gala at the Waldorf Astoria October 30, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 6: Actress Anjelica Huston (L), posing with actress Angela Lansbury, receives an Honorary Degree at the National University of Ireland, Galway's "Honorary Degree Conferring Ceremony" at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 6, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years Angela Lansbury and Christopher Plummer during 2007 Tony Award Nominee Press Reception at The Marriott Marquis in New York, New York, United States. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) (Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 2: Actress Angela Lansbury, actress Janet Leigh and actress Jamie Leigh Curtis attend the University of the Pacific's Pantheon of the Arts Award Salute to Jamie Lee Curtis and Janet Leigh on October 2, 1998 at Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years Angela Lansbury during 41st Annual Tony Awards at Hellinger Theater in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years The entire cast of the show 'Gypsy' celebrated the 100th performance by going for a boat trip up the Thames to Kew. The two stars, Angela Lansbury and Zan Charisse, with kids from the show, 2nd September 1973. (Photo by Eric Harlow/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) (Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years Gregory Peck and Angela Lansbury attend a benefit dinner-dance event at Barney's in New York City on September 25, 1979. (Photo by Dustin Pittman/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) (Dustin Pittman/Penske Media via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) Lee Remick, actress Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur attend Television Academy Gala Honoring Angela Lansbury on February 22, 1990 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years NEW YORK - MARCH 15: Actress Angela Lansbury attends the after party for the "Blithe Spirit" Broadway opening night at Sardi's on March 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years Patti LuPone and Angela Lansbury **Exclusive Coverage** ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) (Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Actors James Earl Jones (L) and Angela Lansbury attend the 2015 American Theatre Wing's Gala at The Plaza Hotel on September 28, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images) (Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years Angela Lansbury attends Pacific Center For HIV/AIDS Counseling Benefit at the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, California on September 19, 1992. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Angela Lansbury arrives at The 37th Primetime Emmy Awards on September22, 1985 at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California. (Photo by Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) (ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
Angela Lansbury through the years NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Angela Lansbury and Julie Andrews pose backstage at "Blithe Spirit" on Broadway at The Shubert Theater on March 24, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) (Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic via Getty Images)