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List Of All Peggy Ashcroft Movies

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Here is the list of all Peggy Ashcroft movies.

Dame Peggy Ashcroft (1907-1991) was a highly acclaimed British actress known for her powerful performances on stage and screen. She was born in Croydon, Surrey, and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Ashcroft's career spanned over six decades, during which she appeared in numerous notable productions, including plays by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, and Tennessee Williams. Some of her most notable roles include Desdemona in "Othello," Madame Ranevskaya in "The Cherry Orchard," and Amanda Wingfield in "The Glass Menagerie."

She received critical acclaim for her work in films as well, including her Oscar-winning performance as Mrs. Moore in the 1984 film "A Passage to India." Other notable films she appeared in include "The Nun's Story," "The Jewel in the Crown," and "A Handful of Dust."

Ashcroft was also known for her work as a stage director, and was the first woman to direct a Shakespeare play at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Throughout her career, Ashcroft was widely respected for her intelligence, professionalism, and dedication to her craft. She was awarded numerous honors and accolades, including a CBE in 1956 and a DBE in 1956 for her services to drama.

Despite her success, Ashcroft remained humble and dedicated to her craft until the end of her life. Her legacy as one of Britain's greatest actresses continues to be celebrated today.

List of all Peggy Ashcroft movies

Year Title Role Notes
1933 The Wandering Jew Olalla Quintana
1935 The 39 Steps Margaret, the crofter's wife
1936 Rhodes of Africa Ann Carpenter Released in the US as Rhodes, the Empire Builder
1940 Channel Incident She Short
1941 Quiet Wedding Flower Lisle
1942 We Serve Ann Short
1959 The Nun's Story Mother Mathilde Nominated– BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
1968 Secret Ceremony Hannah
1969 Three Into Two Won't Go Belle Nominated– BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
1971 Sunday Bloody Sunday Mrs Greville
1973 The Pedestrian (German: Der Fußgänger) Lady Gray
1976 Landscape Beth
1977 Joseph Andrews Lady Tattle
1984 A Passage to India Mrs Moore Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress– Motion Picture
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
1986 When the Wind Blows Hilda Bloggs Voice
1988 Madame Sousatzka Lady Emily Nominated– BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role


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