Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Died
Citizenship
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouses
Rupert Hart-Davis (1929), Jeremy Hutchinson, Baron Hutchinson of Lullington (1940-1966), Theodore Komisarjevsky
Partner
J. B. Priestley
Children
2 children: Eliza Hutchinson, Nicholas St. John Hutchinson
Parents
William Worsley Ashcroft, Violetta Maud Bernheim
Education
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*audaz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 14,635 Wikipedia views/month
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Peggy Ashcroft is known for acting.
Born in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK (died at age 83).
11 awards including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Peggy Ashcroft has 11 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (11)
AWARDS (17)
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Society of London Theatre Special Award
1991
WON
B
Volpi Cup for Best Actress
1989
WON
B
honorary doctorate
1986
WON
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BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
1986
WON
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Peggy Ashcroft?
Peggy Ashcroft was born on and passed away on at the age of 83.
Where was Peggy Ashcroft born?
Peggy Ashcroft was born in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Peggy Ashcroft been in?
Peggy Ashcroft has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include She's Been Away (1989), Madame Sousatzka (1988), A Perfect Spy (1987), A Passage to India (1984), The Jewel in the Crown (1984).
What is Peggy Ashcroft known for?
Peggy Ashcroft is primarily known as an actor. Dame Edith Margaret Emily Ashcroft, DBE, (22 December 1907 - 14 June 1991) known professionally as Peggy Ashcroft, was an English actress whose career spanned…
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