Angela Lansbury is an oft-slept on feminist icon. Her role as Jessica Fletcher in 'Murder She Wrote' showed us a female character who was smart, strong, and not afraid to get her hands dirty. In fact, to me, Angela Lansbury doesn't exist. There is only Jessica Fletcher. I think a lot of fans of the show might feel the same way, ignoring her long list of former credits going all the way back to 1944.
If you go back to Jessica Fletcher's- I mean, Angela Lansbury's first ever role, you'll land on 'Gaslight,' a classic film that popularized the term "gaslighting." She plays the role of Nancy, and even at several decades younger than her role on 'Murder She Wrote,' her face is immediately recognizable. Over 60 years later and she's still acting strong, playing a role in the upcoming Mary Poppins movie.