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.
Acting
Movie
The 39 Steps
as The Crofter's Wife Margaret
1935
Movie
When the Wind Blows
as Hilda Bloggs (voice)
1986
Movie
A Passage to India
as Mrs. Moore
1984
Movie
The Nun's Story
as Mother Mathilde
1959
Movie
Sunday Bloody Sunday
as Mrs. Greville
1971
Movie
Secret Ceremony
as Hannah
1968
TV
Great Performances
as Self
1971
TV
The Jewel in the Crown
as Barbie Batchelor
1984
Movie
Madame Sousatzka
as Lady Emily
1988
Movie
Terminus
as Mother (uncredited)
1961
TV
A Perfect Spy
as Miss Dubber
1987
Movie
Joseph Andrews
as Lady Tattle
1977
Movie
Tell Me Lies
1968
Movie
3 Into 2 Won't Go
as Belle
1969
Movie
She's Been Away
as Lillian Huckle
1989
TV
BBC Play of the Month
as The Rat Wife
1965
Movie
Quiet Wedding
as Flower Lisle
1941
Movie
The Wandering Jew
as Olalla Quintana (Phase IV)
1933
Movie
The Pedestrian
as Lady Gray
1973
Movie
Hullabaloo Over Georgie and Bonnie's Pictures
as Lady Gee
1978
TV
Edward and Mrs Simpson
as Queen Mary
1978
Movie
Cream in My Coffee
as Jean Wilsher
1980
TV
Theatre 625
as Rebekka West
1964
TV
The Wednesday Play
as The Mother
1964