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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.
Peggy Ashcroft was one of the most prominent English actors of the 20th century, widely recognized for her mastery of classical stage roles and her esteemed career in British film and television.
She is best known for her Oscar-winning performance in the film A Passage to India and for her decades of work at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.
She appeared in relatively few films throughout her long career, as she primarily prioritized stage performances over screen acting.