Elsa Lanchester
British actress
- Full name
- Elizabeth Lanchester Sullivan
- Born
- 28 October 1902Lewisham, London
- Died
- 26 December 1986aged 84 · Woodland Hills, California
- Nationality
UK - Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1935–2017
Known for
About Elsa Lanchester
Elsa Lanchester was a British actress. They were born on 28 October 1902 in Lewisham, London. Their career spanned 7 titles, among them Mary Poppins (1964), Witness for the Prosecution (1957) and Murder by Death (1976).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Elsa Lanchester is Bride of Frankenstein (1935); in all, 7 films over 82 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Mary Poppins (1964), with 37 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1960s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Robert Stevenson, on 2 films, among them Mary Poppins and Blackbeard's Ghost.
Latest work
Full filmography (7)- 2017
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self - Actress
- 1976
- 1968
- 1964
- 1957
- 1945
The Spiral Staircase
Sra. Oates
- 1935
Where to watch Elsa Lanchester
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1964
- 1957
- 1976
- 1968
- 1935
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Elsa Lanchester films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Witness for the Prosecution 1957
- Mary Poppins 1964
- The Spiral Staircase 1945
- Murder by Death 1976
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Charles Laughton 1929–1962
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Questions about Elsa Lanchester
Where was Elsa Lanchester born?
Elsa Lanchester was born on 28 October 1902 in Lewisham, London.
When did Elsa Lanchester die?
Elsa Lanchester died on 26 December 1986, aged 84. They died in Woodland Hills, California.
Who has Elsa Lanchester been married to?
Elsa Lanchester was married to Charles Laughton (1929–1962).
What are the best Elsa Lanchester films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Elsa Lanchester films are Witness for the Prosecution (1957, 9.0), Mary Poppins (1964, 8.0) and The Spiral Staircase (1945, 7.8).
How many films and TV shows has Elsa Lanchester been in?
MovieNCo lists 7 films for Elsa Lanchester, from Bride of Frankenstein (1935) to Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2017).
What is Elsa Lanchester's star sign?
Elsa Lanchester was a Scorpio: born on 28 October.