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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.
Known For

The 39 Steps
as The Crofter's Wife Margaret

The Nun's Story
as Mother Mathilde

When the Wind Blows
as Hilda Bloggs (voice)

Sunday Bloody Sunday
as Mrs. Greville

A Passage to India
as Mrs. Moore

Joseph Andrews
as Lady Tattle

The Wars of the Roses
as Queen Margaret

Madame Sousatzka
as Lady Emily

Murder by the Book
as Agatha Christie
