Elsa Lanchester was an English actress, singer, and dancer who is best known for her roles in the classic horror films Bride of Frankenstein and The Raven. She also appeared in many other films, including Witness for the Prosecution and Come to the Stable. Lanchester was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Witness for the Prosecution. She was also a successful stage actress, appearing in plays such as Pygmalion and The Glass Menagerie.