Angela Sutcliffe

In the novel Three Act Tragedy, Angela Sutcliffe is a well-known actress, and a guest at Sir Charles' cocktail party. She lives at 28 Cantrell Mansions, S.W.3.

She is "no longer young, but with a strong hold on the public and celebrated for her wit and charm". She is described as a "tall, grey-haired woman with a mischievous mouth and fine eyes". She is a fascinating woman, mainly because she seldom takes anything seriously.

Angela and Sir Charles had once been an item, and she says that it was pleasant while it lasted, and that they are still the best of friends. She feels that Hermione "Egg" Lytton Gore suspects that she still has feelings for Sir Charles. She is also slightly jealous of Egg.

Portrayals
In Murder in Three Acts (1986), the character was played by Diana Muldaur. Her name is changed to "Angela Stafford". She is a film actress and a former wife of Charles Cartwright. There is some tension between her and "Egg" who sees Charles's former wife as a potential rival.

Angela Sutcliffe does not appear in the film adaptation of Three Act Tragedy in Series 12 of ITV's Agatha Christie's Poirot drama series.