Peggy Ashcroft
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1907-12-22 · Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
- Died
- 1991-06-14
Known for
- The 39 Steps (1935) — The Crofter's Wife Margaret
- When the Wind Blows (1986) — Hilda Bloggs (voice)
- A Passage to India (1984) — Mrs. Moore
- The Nun's Story (1959) — Mother Mathilde
- Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) — Mrs. Greville
- Secret Ceremony (1968) — Hannah
- Great Performances (1971) — Self
- The Jewel in the Crown (1984) — Barbie Batchelor
- Madame Sousatzka (1988) — Lady Emily
- Terminus (1961) — Mother (uncredited)
- A Perfect Spy (1987) — Miss Dubber
- Joseph Andrews (1977) — Lady Tattle
- Tell Me Lies (1968)
- 3 Into 2 Won't Go (1969) — Belle
- She's Been Away (1989) — Lillian Huckle
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) — The Rat Wife