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Peggy Ashcroft

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.

Birthday

1907-12-22

Place of birth

Croydon, Surrey, England, UK

Death day

1991-06-14

Gallery

Movies

The 39 Steps

Character: The Crofter's Wife Margaret

Release date: 06/06/1935

When the Wind Blows

Character: Hilda Bloggs (voice)

Release date: 10/24/1986

Murder by the Book

Character: Agatha Christie

Release date: 01/01/1986

The Nun's Story

Character: Mother Mathilde

Release date: 06/18/1959

The Pedestrian

Character: Lady Gray

Release date: 09/05/1973