Lansbury: Talent, she has

IMDB reports that Angela Lansbury turns 84 today. Most of us know her as Jessica Fletcher, the sleuth protagonist of the television show “Murder, She Wrote,” which ran for 12 years (1984-96).

That was only one aspect of Lansbury’s immense talent, though. The actress was, like the late Jerry Orbach, an ultra-successful stage performer. Yes, she was nominated for three Oscars (none of which she won), and 15 Emmys (again zilch), but she won six Golden Globe Awards (out of 15 nominations).

And in terms of Tonys, Lansbury won five of the six times she was nominated. Her Tony awards list:

Best Actress in a Musical, “Mame,” 1966

Best Actress in a Musical, “Dear World,” 1969

Best Actress in a Musical, “Gypsy,” 1975

Best Actress in a Musical, “Sweeny Todd,” 1979

Best Featured Actress in a Play, “Blithe Spirit,” 2009

When it comes to Lansbury and the stage – talent, she showed.