Peggy Ashcroft
Acting
Born: December 22, 1907
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.
Also Known As
- Dame Peggy Ashcroft
- Dame Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft
- Edith Margaret Emily «Peggy» Ashcroft
- Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft
Known For
The 39 Steps
June 06, 1935
A Passage to India
December 14, 1984
When the Wind Blows
October 24, 1986
The Nun's Story
June 18, 1959
Sunday Bloody Sunday
July 01, 1971
Secret Ceremony
October 23, 1968
The Jewel in the Crown
January 09, 1984
Madame Sousatzka
October 14, 1988
Great Performances
January 28, 1971
Terminus
December 01, 1961
A Perfect Spy
November 04, 1987
Joseph Andrews
March 09, 1977