It was the Tony Awards 2009 yesterday and actress Angela Lansbury won her fifth career Tony Award for best featured actress in a play for “Blithe Spirit.” And according to playbill.com, Lansbury’s wins now tie her with previous holder for an actress Julie Harris.
Angela Lansbury has been in many plays including Broadway musical “Mame.” But we may know her better for her film and television roles. I know her best for her role as Jessica Fletcher in the long running TV detective drama series “Murder She Wrote.”
Lansbury won her first Tony Award for leading actress in a musical category in 1966 for “Mame,” then again in 1969 for “Dear World,” then another in 1975 and another in 1979 for “Sweeney Todd.” The 2009 award is the first for best featured actress in a play.
2009 Tony Award Winners
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