Manhattan — Edgar Lansbury, the Tony-winning producer and younger brother of actress Angela Lansbury, died May 2 at his home here. He was 94
He worked on Broadway and movie versions of “The Subject Was Roses” and ‘Godspell’ and on a revival of ‘Gypsy’ that starred his sister.
He died Thursday at his home in Manhattan, his son David Lansbury told The Hollywood Reporter.
Lansbury also produced the popular 1974-75 Broadway revival of Gypsy that starred his sister in a Tony-winning turn and worked on other films including “The Wild Party” (1975), directed by James Ivory.
MSTies know his work as executive producer for the movie in episode 1012- SQUIRM.
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It sounds like he had a pretty good life. RIP
Who else would you cast in your werewolf movie starring producers with relatives more famous than themselves? We’ve already got Edgar Lansbury. Maybe add in Gene Corman. Any other suggestions?
Bruce Lansbury was Edgar’s twin brother. He produced numerous TV series, including Mission Impossible and The Love Boat.
RIP Edgar.