Peggy Ashcroft
Acting
Born 1907-12-22
Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
Biography
Dame Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft, DBE, (22 December 1907 - 14 June 1991) known professionally as Peggy Ashcroft, was an English actress whose career spanned more than sixty years. Born to a comfortable middle-class family, Ashcroft was determined from an early age to become an actress, despite parental opposition.
Known For
Popular credits
The 39 Steps
The Crofter's Wife Margaret
When the Wind Blows
Hilda Bloggs (voice)
A Passage to India
Mrs. Moore
The Nun's Story
Mother Mathilde
Sunday Bloody Sunday
Mrs. Greville
Secret Ceremony
Hannah
The Jewel in the Crown
Barbie Batchelor
Great Performances
Self
Madame Sousatzka
Lady Emily
Terminus
Mother (uncredited)
A Perfect Spy
Miss Dubber
Joseph Andrews
Lady Tattle
Tell Me Lies
3 Into 2 Won't Go
Belle
She's Been Away
Lillian Huckle
BBC Play of the Month
The Rat Wife
Quiet Wedding
Flower Lisle
The Pedestrian
Lady Gray
Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures
Lady Gee
The Wandering Jew
Olalla Quintana (Phase IV)