Angela Lansbury, CBE Background information Born: Angela Brigid Lansbury October 16, 1925 (age 87) Poplar, London, England Died: Cause of death: Alternate names: Occupation(s): Actress and singer Years active: 1943-present Spouse(s): Richard Cromwell (1945-1946) Peter Shaw (1949-2003, his death) Partner(s): Children: Anthony and Deidre

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Angela Lansbury, CBE (born October 16, 1925) is a British actress and singer in theatre, television and films who is known for her Disney roles as Miss Eglantine Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, and Mrs. Potts in the Beauty and the Beast film series.

Film

In 1971, Lansbury landed her first starring role in a Disney film as Miss Eglantine Price in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, establishing herself as a Disney veteran, alongside Mary Costa (Sleepin Beauty) and Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins).

20 years later, Lansbury returned to the Disney studio to claim her role as Mrs. Potts from Disney's 1991 iconic animated film, Beauty and the Beast. To date, this has remained one of Lansbury's most renowned and appreciated roles in the Disney film industry.

Music

In terms of music, Lansbury is heard on the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack, in which she contributes vocals to "Be Our Guest," "Something There," and title track, "Beauty and the Beast." It was later revealed in a special edition interview that Lansbury was at first quite reluctant to record "Beauty and the Beast" in her role as Mrs. Potts because it was a ballad. However, with persuasion from composer Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman, Lansbury recorded the song, amazingly in one take. Today, "Beauty and the Beast" remains Lansbury's most recognized and representative song.