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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.
Awards & recognition
- Society of London Theatre Special Award · 1991
- Volpi Cup — Best Actress · 1989
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · 1986
- honorary doctorate · 1986
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1985
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- British Academy Television Award — Best Actress · 1985
- Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture · 1985
- British Academy Television Award — Best Actress · 1981
- Laurence Olivier Award — Actress of the Year in a New Play · 1976
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1956
- King's Medal of Merit in Gold · 1955
- Evening Standard Theatre Award — Best Actress
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1985 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Leading Role · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · nominated
- British Academy Television Award — Best Actress · nominated
- Laurence Olivier Award — Actress of the Year in a New Play · nominated
Filmography10 titles
When the Wind Blows
1986as Hilda Bloggs (voice)
1986as Hilda Bloggs (voice)
Terminus
1961as Mother (uncredited)
1961as Mother (uncredited)
The 39 Steps
1935as The Crofter's Wife Margaret
1935as The Crofter's Wife Margaret
The Nun's Story
1959as Mother Mathilde
1959as Mother Mathilde
Madame Sousatzka
1988as Lady Emily
1988as Lady Emily
A Passage to India
1984as Mrs. Moore
1984as Mrs. Moore
Sunday Bloody Sunday
1971as Mrs. Greville
1971as Mrs. Greville
The Jewel in the Crown
1984as Barbie Batchelor
1984as Barbie Batchelor
Great Performances
1971as Self
1971as Self
Secret Ceremony
1968as Hannah
1968as Hannah