London — Actress Angela Lansbury, who is best known for her role as Jessica Fletcher in TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” has been feted by the U.K. government in its New Year’s Honors list.
Lansbury, who was born in London, was awarded the historic title of Dame. She told the BBC: “It’s a lovely thing to be given that nod of approval by your own country and I really cherish it.”
Also named a Dame were choreographer Gillian Lynne, whose credits include “Cats” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” and actress Penelope Keith, who appeared in BBC sitcoms “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born.”
Actor Michael Crawford, who played in 1970s sitcom “Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em” as well as several lauded stage musicals such as “Barnum” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” was named a Commander of the British Empire, as was ballet dancer Carlos Acosta,...
Lansbury, who was born in London, was awarded the historic title of Dame. She told the BBC: “It’s a lovely thing to be given that nod of approval by your own country and I really cherish it.”
Also named a Dame were choreographer Gillian Lynne, whose credits include “Cats” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” and actress Penelope Keith, who appeared in BBC sitcoms “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born.”
Actor Michael Crawford, who played in 1970s sitcom “Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em” as well as several lauded stage musicals such as “Barnum” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” was named a Commander of the British Empire, as was ballet dancer Carlos Acosta,...
- 12/31/2013
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety - TV News
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