Elsa Lanchester

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Born: 10/28/1902

Biography: Eccentric, high-voiced British comedienne/actress Elsa Lanchester started her career as a modern dancer, appearing with Isadora Duncan. Lanchester can be seen bringing unique and usually humorous interpretations to roles in The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933), opposite hus …

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The Secret Garden [Movie] as Martha

2009

Tales of Manhattan [Movie] as Elsa Smith

2008

Mystery Street [Movie] as Mrs. Smerrling

2006

The Staircase [Movie] as Mrs. Oates

2005

The Ghost goes West [Movie] as Lady Shepperton

2004

Murder by Death [Movie] as Jessica Marbles

2004

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Year
Result
Award
Movie

1957
Nominated
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Witness for the Prosecution

1957
Won
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Best Supporting Actress
Witness for the Prosecution

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