Angela Lansbury stars as mystery writer Jessica Fletcher, with William Windom as Dr. Seth Hazlitt and Ron Masak as Sheriff Mort Metzger, in the long-running US series Murder, She Wrote.
Main cast
- Jessica Beatrice FletcherAngela LansburyMain
Supporting cast
- Dr. Seth HazlittWilliam Windom1–12Supp
- Sheriff Amos TupperTom Bosley1–4Supp
- Sheriff Mort MetzgerRon Masak4–12Supp
- Lt. Paul CavanaughHerb Edelman1–3Supp
- Grady FletcherMichael Horton1–12Supp
- Lt. Artie GelberJerry Orbach8–12Supp
Guest & voice
- Various rolesKen SwoffordGuest
- Various rolesRichard PaulGuest
- Various rolesJohn AstinGuest
- Various rolesDavid McCallumGuest
- Various rolesEve PlumbGuest
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About this cast
Murder, She Wrote is a classic American mystery television series starring Angela Lansbury as the amateur sleuth and bestselling mystery writer Jessica Fletcher. Set in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine, the show follows Jessica as she solves murders that seem to follow her wherever she goes. The series features a rotating guest cast of notable actors and a core group of recurring…
FAQs
Who plays Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote?
Angela Lansbury plays the lead role of Jessica Fletcher, the amateur sleuth and mystery writer.
Was Murder, She Wrote filmed in the UK?
No, the series was primarily filmed in the United States, though it aired on ITV and later on other UK channels.
How many seasons of Murder, She Wrote are there?
The original series ran for 12 seasons from 1984 to 1996.
Who played Sheriff Tupper?
Tom Bosley played Sheriff Amos Tupper in the early seasons of the show.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026