Also Known As: Dame Peggy Ashcroft, Dame Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft, Edith Margaret Emily «Peggy» Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
📍Born in 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
The 39 Steps
as The Crofter's Wife Margaret
When the Wind Blows
as Hilda Bloggs (voice)
Murder by the Book
as Agatha Christie
The Nun's Story
as Mother Mathilde
The Pedestrian
as Lady Gray
A Passage to India
as Mrs. Moore
Sunday Bloody Sunday
as Mrs. Greville
Secret Ceremony
as Hannah
The Cherry Orchard
as Madame Ranevsky
Caught on a Train
as Frau Messner
Madame Sousatzka
as Lady Emily
Joseph Andrews
as Lady Tattle
📌 Quick Info
Born
December 22, 1907
Place of Birth
Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.8
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
45
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
33
Movies
12
TV Shows