Elsa Lanchester
Birth Place: London, ENGLAND
Latest News on Elsa Lanchester:
Andrea Axelrod Brings MORE THAN A BRIDE to Don't Tell Mama (Jan 29, 2026)
Park Theatre To Host Screenings and More for HALLOWEENIE WEEKEND (Oct 24, 2025)
Spotlight: ELSA LANCHESTER: SHE'S ALIVE! at Venus Cabaret Theater (Oct 8, 2024)
Andrea Axelrod Brings MORE THAN A BRIDE to Don't Tell Mama (Jan 29, 2026)
Park Theatre To Host Screenings and More for HALLOWEENIE WEEKEND (Oct 24, 2025)
Spotlight: ELSA LANCHESTER: SHE'S ALIVE! at Venus Cabaret Theater (Oct 8, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
One of the Best
[ 1927 ] Kitty
[ 1927 ] Kitty
The Officers' Mess
[ 1931 ] Cora Melville
[ 1931 ] Cora Melville
The Love Habit
[ 1931 ] Mathilde
[ 1931 ] Mathilde
Potiphar's Wife
[ 1931 ] Therese
[ 1931 ] Therese
The Stronger Sex
[ 1932 ] Thompson
[ 1932 ] Thompson
The Private Life of Henry VIII
[ 1933 ] Anne of Cleves - The Fourth Wife
[ 1933 ] Anne of Cleves - The Fourth Wife
David Copperfield
[ 1935 ] Clickett
[ 1935 ] Clickett
Naughty Marietta
[ 1935 ] Madame d Annard
[ 1935 ] Madame d Annard
The Bride of Frankenstein
[ 1935 ] Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, The Monster's Mate
[ 1935 ] Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, The Monster's Mate
The Ghost Goes West
[ 1935 ] Miss Shepperton
[ 1935 ] Miss Shepperton
Rembrandt
[ 1936 ] Hendrickje Stoffels
[ 1936 ] Hendrickje Stoffels
The Beachcomber
[ 1938 ] Martha Jones
[ 1938 ] Martha Jones
Ladies in Retirement
[ 1941 ] Emily Creed
[ 1941 ] Emily Creed
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
[ 1942 ] Bristol Isabel
[ 1942 ] Bristol Isabel
Tales of Manhattan
[ 1942 ] Elsa Mrs Charles Smith
[ 1942 ] Elsa Mrs Charles Smith
Thumbs Up
[ 1943 ] Emma Finch
[ 1943 ] Emma Finch
Forever and a Day
[ 1943 ] Mamie
[ 1943 ] Mamie
Lassie Come Home
[ 1943 ] Mrs. Carraclough
[ 1943 ] Mrs. Carraclough
Passport to Destiny
[ 1944 ] Ella Muggins
[ 1944 ] Ella Muggins
The Razor's Edge
[ 1946 ] Miss Keith
[ 1946 ] Miss Keith
The Spiral Staircase
[ 1946 ] Mrs. Oates
[ 1946 ] Mrs. Oates
The Bishop's Wife
[ 1947 ] Matilda
[ 1947 ] Matilda
Northwest Outpost
[ 1947 ] PrincessTanyaTatiana
[ 1947 ] PrincessTanyaTatiana
The Big Clock
[ 1948 ] Louise Patterson
[ 1948 ] Louise Patterson
Come to the Stable
[ 1949 ] Amelia Potts
[ 1949 ] Amelia Potts
The Inspector General
[ 1949 ] Maria
[ 1949 ] Maria
The Secret Garden
[ 1949 ] Martha
[ 1949 ] Martha
Frenchie
[ 1950 ] Countess
[ 1950 ] Countess
The Petty Girl
[ 1950 ] Dr. Crutcher
[ 1950 ] Dr. Crutcher
Buccaneer's Girl
[ 1950 ] Mme. Brizar
[ 1950 ] Mme. Brizar
Mystery Street
[ 1950 ] Mrs. Smerrling
[ 1950 ] Mrs. Smerrling
Dreamboat
[ 1952 ] Dr. Mathilda Coffey
[ 1952 ] Dr. Mathilda Coffey
Les Miserables
[ 1952 ] Madame Magloire
[ 1952 ] Madame Magloire
Androcles and the Lion
[ 1952 ] Megaera
[ 1952 ] Megaera
The Girls of Pleasure Island
[ 1953 ] Thelma
[ 1953 ] Thelma
Hell's Half Acre
[ 1954 ] Lida O Reilly
[ 1954 ] Lida O Reilly
3 Ring Circus
[ 1954 ] The Bearded Lady
[ 1954 ] The Bearded Lady
The Glass Slipper
[ 1955 ] Widow Sonder
[ 1955 ] Widow Sonder
Witness for the Prosecution
[ 1957 ] Miss Plimsoll
[ 1957 ] Miss Plimsoll
Bell Book and Candle
[ 1958 ] Queenie Holroyd
[ 1958 ] Queenie Holroyd
Pajama Party
[ 1964 ] Aunt Wendy
[ 1964 ] Aunt Wendy
Honeymoon Hotel
[ 1964 ] Chambermaid
[ 1964 ] Chambermaid
Mary Poppins
[ 1964 ] Katie Nanna
[ 1964 ] Katie Nanna
That Darn Cat!
[ 1965 ] Mrs. MacDougall
[ 1965 ] Mrs. MacDougall
Easy Come, Easy Go
[ 1967 ] Madame Neherina
[ 1967 ] Madame Neherina
Blackbeard's Ghost
[ 1968 ] Emily Stowecroft
[ 1968 ] Emily Stowecroft
Me, Natalie
[ 1969 ] Miss Dennison
[ 1969 ] Miss Dennison
Rascal
[ 1969 ] Mrs. Satterfield
[ 1969 ] Mrs. Satterfield
Willard
[ 1971 ] Henrietta Stiles
[ 1971 ] Henrietta Stiles
Arnold
[ 1973 ] Hester
[ 1973 ] Hester
Terror in the Wax Museum
[ 1973 ] Julia Hawthorn
[ 1973 ] Julia Hawthorn
Murder by Death
[ 1976 ] Jessica Marbles
[ 1976 ] Jessica Marbles
Die Laughing
[ 1980 ] Sophie
[ 1980 ] Sophie
TV Shows
Mannix
Portia Penhaven, Edna Barrington
Portia Penhaven, Edna Barrington
The Bill Cosby Show
Mrs. Wochuk
Mrs. Wochuk
News
Andrea Axelrod Brings MORE THAN A BRIDE to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
MAC-nominee Andrea Axelrod will pay tribute to the musical legacy of the great character actress Elsa Lanchester in MORE THAN A BRIDE: Elsa Lanchester and Her Bawdy/Droll/Cockney//Poignant Songs at Don't Tell Mama.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
MAC-nominee Andrea Axelrod will pay tribute to the musical legacy of the great character actress Elsa Lanchester in MORE THAN A BRIDE: Elsa Lanchester and Her Bawdy/Droll/Cockney//Poignant Songs at Don't Tell Mama.
Park Theatre To Host Screenings and More for HALLOWEENIE WEEKEND
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
Jaffrey’s Park Theatre will host a frightfully fun Halloweenie Weekend on October 31 and November 1, 2025, featuring four classic horror films, live music, and family-friendly festivities.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2025
Jaffrey’s Park Theatre will host a frightfully fun Halloweenie Weekend on October 31 and November 1, 2025, featuring four classic horror films, live music, and family-friendly festivities.
Spotlight: ELSA LANCHESTER: SHE'S ALIVE! at Venus Cabaret Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 8, 2024
The Bride of Frankenstein Invades Chicago!
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 8, 2024
The Bride of Frankenstein Invades Chicago!
Review: Lab Theater Project Presents Owen Robertson's CREATING MONSTERS, A New Take on Mary Shelley's Creation of Frankenstein
by Peter Nason - Aug 27, 2022
It's structurally a mess, but well worth your time to explore.
by Peter Nason - Aug 27, 2022
It's structurally a mess, but well worth your time to explore.
Cast Announced for Peninsula Players Next Audio Play BELL, BOOK, AND CANDLE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2021
Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of John Van Druten's whimsical comedy 'Bell, Book and Candle' on Monday, March 1, at 7 p.m. CST as part of The Play's the Thing, the theater's winter play reading series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2021
Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of John Van Druten's whimsical comedy 'Bell, Book and Candle' on Monday, March 1, at 7 p.m. CST as part of The Play's the Thing, the theater's winter play reading series.
BWW Interview: Alan Campbell of Judson Theatre Company's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 18, 2019
From November 21st-24th, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a production of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Alan Campbell, who will be starring in the role of Sir Wilford Robarts.
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 18, 2019
From November 21st-24th, Judson Theatre Company will be presenting a production of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at the Bradshaw Performing Arts Center. I recently had the great pleasure of interviewing actor Alan Campbell, who will be starring in the role of Sir Wilford Robarts.
BWW Review: Halloween Comes Early with Kallor's FRANKENSTEIN and Poe in Green-Wood Cemetery
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 14, 2018
I grew up with many versions of the Frankenstein story--some with greater nods to Mary Shelley's novel than others--spending Saturday afternoons being scared witless and loving every minute of it. But I was changed forever by Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, making it hard to come to the story of monster and master today with fresh eyes and ears, no matter how serious the intentions. But Gregg Kallor's SKETCHES FROM FRANKENSTEIN, which played last week in the catacombs of Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, managed to do it.
by Richard Sasanow - Oct 14, 2018
I grew up with many versions of the Frankenstein story--some with greater nods to Mary Shelley's novel than others--spending Saturday afternoons being scared witless and loving every minute of it. But I was changed forever by Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, making it hard to come to the story of monster and master today with fresh eyes and ears, no matter how serious the intentions. But Gregg Kallor's SKETCHES FROM FRANKENSTEIN, which played last week in the catacombs of Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, managed to do it.
UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS: COMPLETE 30-FILM COLLECTION is Now Available For the First Time Ever
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 22, 2018
Thirty of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces starring the most famous monsters of horror movie history come together on Blu-ray for the first time ever in the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection on August 28, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Featuring unforgettable make-up, ground-breaking special effects and outstanding performances, the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection includes all Universal Pictures' legendary monsters from the studio that pioneered the horror genre with imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror in unforgettable films from the 1930s to late-1950s.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 22, 2018
Thirty of the most iconic cinematic masterpieces starring the most famous monsters of horror movie history come together on Blu-ray for the first time ever in the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection on August 28, 2018, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Featuring unforgettable make-up, ground-breaking special effects and outstanding performances, the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection includes all Universal Pictures' legendary monsters from the studio that pioneered the horror genre with imaginative and technically groundbreaking tales of terror in unforgettable films from the 1930s to late-1950s.
BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE Runs Now thru 6/21 at Stage Door Theatre
by Carol Kassie - May 15, 2015
Gillian Holroyd is a witch. She can cast spells and perform feats of magic, but she can't fall in love. And when she casts a spell over her attractive neighbor - partly to keep him away from an old rival, and partly because she is attracted to him - this slight 'imperfection' leads to a number of unintended and somewhat tricky situations. Although when John Van Druten's supernatural hit, Bell, Book and Candle debuted on Broadway in 1951 it was billed as, and thought of as a light comedy, it delivers a message that is still relevant today. The play touches on the importance of appearances, on the dynamics of a close circle of friends, on pretending and secrets, and on passing as something one is not. Bell, Book and Candle will open at Stage Door Theatre on May 15th, and run through June 21st.
by Carol Kassie - May 15, 2015
Gillian Holroyd is a witch. She can cast spells and perform feats of magic, but she can't fall in love. And when she casts a spell over her attractive neighbor - partly to keep him away from an old rival, and partly because she is attracted to him - this slight 'imperfection' leads to a number of unintended and somewhat tricky situations. Although when John Van Druten's supernatural hit, Bell, Book and Candle debuted on Broadway in 1951 it was billed as, and thought of as a light comedy, it delivers a message that is still relevant today. The play touches on the importance of appearances, on the dynamics of a close circle of friends, on pretending and secrets, and on passing as something one is not. Bell, Book and Candle will open at Stage Door Theatre on May 15th, and run through June 21st.
BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE to Run 5/15-6/21 at Stage Door Theatre
by Carol Kassie - May 5, 2015
Gillian Holroyd is a witch. She can cast spells and perform feats of magic, but she can't fall in love. And when she casts a spell over her attractive neighbor - partly to keep him away from an old rival, and partly because she is attracted to him - this slight 'imperfection' leads to a number of unintended and somewhat tricky situations. Although when John Van Druten's supernatural hit, Bell, Book and Candle debuted on Broadway in 1951 it was billed as, and thought of as a light comedy, it delivers a message that is still relevant today. The play touches on the importance of appearances, on the dynamics of a close circle of friends, on pretending and secrets, and on passing as something one is not. Bell, Book and Candle will open at Stage Door Theatre on May 15th, and run through June 21st.
by Carol Kassie - May 5, 2015
Gillian Holroyd is a witch. She can cast spells and perform feats of magic, but she can't fall in love. And when she casts a spell over her attractive neighbor - partly to keep him away from an old rival, and partly because she is attracted to him - this slight 'imperfection' leads to a number of unintended and somewhat tricky situations. Although when John Van Druten's supernatural hit, Bell, Book and Candle debuted on Broadway in 1951 it was billed as, and thought of as a light comedy, it delivers a message that is still relevant today. The play touches on the importance of appearances, on the dynamics of a close circle of friends, on pretending and secrets, and on passing as something one is not. Bell, Book and Candle will open at Stage Door Theatre on May 15th, and run through June 21st.
Universal's CLASSIC MONSTERS Complete 30-Film Collection Coming to DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2014
Since the era of silent films, Universal Pictures has earned a reputation as the home of the monster movie, producing landmark films that defined the horror genre for all time.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2014
Since the era of silent films, Universal Pictures has earned a reputation as the home of the monster movie, producing landmark films that defined the horror genre for all time.
Universal's CLASSIC MONSTERS Complete 30-Film Collection Coming to DVD 9/2
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 24, 2014
Since the era of silent films, Universal Pictures has earned a reputation as the home of the monster movie, producing landmark films that defined the horror genre for all time.
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 24, 2014
Since the era of silent films, Universal Pictures has earned a reputation as the home of the monster movie, producing landmark films that defined the horror genre for all time.
SALA LEOPOLDO LUGONES - MONSTRUOS DE LA UNIVERSAL thru Dec 13
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2013
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires y la Fundacion Cinemateca Argentina han organizado un ciclo denominadoMonstruos de la Universal, que se llevara a cabo del martes 26 de noviembre al viernes 13 de diciembre en la Sala Leopoldo Lugones del Teatro San Martin (Avenida Corrientes 1530).
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2013
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires y la Fundacion Cinemateca Argentina han organizado un ciclo denominadoMonstruos de la Universal, que se llevara a cabo del martes 26 de noviembre al viernes 13 de diciembre en la Sala Leopoldo Lugones del Teatro San Martin (Avenida Corrientes 1530).
SALA LEOPOLDO LUGONES - MONSTRUOS DE LA UNIVERSAL, Nov 26-Dec 13
by Molly Tracy - Nov 22, 2013
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires y la Fundacion Cinemateca Argentina han organizado un ciclo denominadoMonstruos de la Universal, que se llevara a cabo del martes 26 de noviembre al viernes 13 de diciembre en la Sala Leopoldo Lugones del Teatro San Martin (Avenida Corrientes 1530).
by Molly Tracy - Nov 22, 2013
El Complejo Teatral de Buenos Aires y la Fundacion Cinemateca Argentina han organizado un ciclo denominadoMonstruos de la Universal, que se llevara a cabo del martes 26 de noviembre al viernes 13 de diciembre en la Sala Leopoldo Lugones del Teatro San Martin (Avenida Corrientes 1530).
FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL Among New Warner Archives Releases
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013
The Warner Archive Collection announces its newest releases:
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 27, 2013
The Warner Archive Collection announces its newest releases:
The Pageant of the Masters Honors Living Pictures at Festival of Arts
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 2, 2013
The 2013 Pageant of the Masters, a celebration of art in tableaux vivants is honoring eighty years of 'living pictures' at the Festival of Arts, with 'The Big Picture.' It's a theme with a dual purpose: 1) contemplating the relationships between masterpieces of art and the movies they've inspired, and 2) taking a light-hearted look at the Pageant's own history. According to Pageant director Diane Challis Davy, while the resulting production will have an abundance of classical artworks, it will also feature opportunities for theatrical fun and special effects.
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 2, 2013
The 2013 Pageant of the Masters, a celebration of art in tableaux vivants is honoring eighty years of 'living pictures' at the Festival of Arts, with 'The Big Picture.' It's a theme with a dual purpose: 1) contemplating the relationships between masterpieces of art and the movies they've inspired, and 2) taking a light-hearted look at the Pageant's own history. According to Pageant director Diane Challis Davy, while the resulting production will have an abundance of classical artworks, it will also feature opportunities for theatrical fun and special effects.
Turner Classic Movies Celebrates Career of Actress Kim Novak Tonight
by TV News Desk - Mar 6, 2013
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the extraordinary career of actress Kim Novak with an entire night of programming tonight, March 6, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). The evening will open with the premiere of Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival, a one-hour interview special hosted by TCM's Robert Osborne and taped at last year's festival in Hollywood.
by TV News Desk - Mar 6, 2013
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the extraordinary career of actress Kim Novak with an entire night of programming tonight, March 6, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). The evening will open with the premiere of Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival, a one-hour interview special hosted by TCM's Robert Osborne and taped at last year's festival in Hollywood.
Turner Classic Movies to Celebrate Career of Actress Kim Novak, 3/6
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2013
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the extraordinary career of actress Kim Novak with an entire night of programming Wednesday, March 6, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). The evening will open with the premiere of Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival, a one-hour interview special hosted by TCM's Robert Osborne and taped at last year's festival in Hollywood.
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 8, 2013
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will celebrate the extraordinary career of actress Kim Novak with an entire night of programming Wednesday, March 6, beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). The evening will open with the premiere of Kim Novak: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival, a one-hour interview special hosted by TCM's Robert Osborne and taped at last year's festival in Hollywood.
2011 CAPA Summer Movie Series Lineup Announced, Runs 6/17-8/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2011 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 9, 2011
The CAPA Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2011 with an impressive assembly of classics, cult favorites, and much beloved films.
Norman Corwin Comedies Fill CART
by Don Grigware - May 31, 2010
Playwright, essayist and famous author of radio drama of the 30s and 40s Norman Corwin, now 100 years young, loved to entertain audiences with light entertainment, including fantasy, that often tackled important social issues, not unlike Orson Welles. He has frequently been referred to as the 'Poet Laureate of Radio'. CART (California Artists Radio Theatre), to celebrate Corwins's 100th birthday on May 3, presented two of his short comedies, both directed sublimely by Peggy Webber, on Saturday, May 29 at the Beverly Garland Theatre in NoHo.
by Don Grigware - May 31, 2010
Playwright, essayist and famous author of radio drama of the 30s and 40s Norman Corwin, now 100 years young, loved to entertain audiences with light entertainment, including fantasy, that often tackled important social issues, not unlike Orson Welles. He has frequently been referred to as the 'Poet Laureate of Radio'. CART (California Artists Radio Theatre), to celebrate Corwins's 100th birthday on May 3, presented two of his short comedies, both directed sublimely by Peggy Webber, on Saturday, May 29 at the Beverly Garland Theatre in NoHo.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Elsa Lanchester been in?
Elsa Lanchester has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Elsa Lanchester been in?
Elsa Lanchester has not appeared in the West End
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