Peggy Ashcroft
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Summary
Peggy Ashcroft is a human[1]. Born in Surrey[2], she… she was born on December 22, 1907[3]. She passed away in London[4]. She died on June 14, 1991[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,356 views/month, #6,648 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Peggy Ashcroft's place of birth was Surrey[2].
- Peggy Ashcroft died in London[4].
- Peggy Ashcroft was born on December 22, 1907[3].
- Peggy Ashcroft was born on July 22, 1907[10].
- Peggy Ashcroft was born on January 1, 1907[11].
- Peggy Ashcroft died on June 14, 1991[5].
- Peggy Ashcroft died on January 1, 1991[12].
- Peggy Ashcroft is buried at Westminster Abbey[13].
- Peggy Ashcroft's father was William Worsley Ashcroft[14].
- Peggy Ashcroft's mother was Violetta Maud Bernheim[15].
- Among Peggy Ashcroft's spouses was Jeremy Hutchinson, Baron Hutchinson of Lullington[16].
- Peggy Ashcroft was married to Rupert Hart-Davis[17].
- Among Peggy Ashcroft's spouses was Theodore Komisarjevsky[18].
- A child of Peggy Ashcroft was Eliza Hutchinson[19].
- A child of Peggy Ashcroft was Nicholas St. John Hutchinson[20].
- Peggy Ashcroft held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
- Peggy Ashcroft held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
- Peggy Ashcroft worked as a stage actor[6].
- Peggy Ashcroft's professions included film actor[7].
- Peggy Ashcroft's professions included actor[8].
- Peggy Ashcroft's field of work was film acting[23].
- Peggy Ashcroft's field of work was acting[24].
- Peggy Ashcroft was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[25].
- Peggy Ashcroft received the King's Medal of Merit in Gold[26].
- Peggy Ashcroft received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1907-12-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-06-14[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 176f620b-967b-4c62-80cf-2898f84ccef9[32]
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Origins and Family
Peggy Ashcroft's place of birth was Surrey[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 22, 1907[3], July 22, 1907[10], and January 1, 1907[11]. Her father was William Worsley Ashcroft[14]. Her mother was Violetta Maud Bernheim[15].
Education
Peggy Ashcroft's education included a stint at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[25]. She earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8]. Fields of work include film acting[23] and acting[24], a type of arts[34].
Recognition
Awards received include King's Medal of Merit in Gold[26], a class of award[35], in Norway[36]; Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; Laurence Olivier Award for Actress of the Year in a New Play[39], a class of award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1976[42]; British Academy Television Award for Best Actress[43], a class of award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1954[46]; Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[47], an award for best supporting actress[48], in United States[49], founded in 1944[50]; and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[51], an award for best supporting actress[52], in United States[53], founded in 1936[54].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jeremy Hutchinson, Baron Hutchinson of Lullington[16], a politician[55], 1915–2017[56], of United Kingdom[57], specialised in law[58]; Rupert Hart-Davis[17], a publisher[59], 1907–1999[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Knight Bachelor[62]; and Theodore Komisarjevsky[18], a theatrical director[63], 1882–1954[64], of Italy[65]. Children include Eliza Hutchinson[19], b. 1941[66] and Nicholas St. John Hutchinson[20], b. 1946[67].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 14, 1991[5] and January 1, 1991[12]. Peggy Ashcroft died in London[4]. The cause of death was stroke[68]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[13].
Why It Matters
Peggy Ashcroft ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,356 views/month, #6,648 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
FAQs
Where was Peggy Ashcroft born?
Peggy Ashcroft was born in Surrey[2].
Where did Peggy Ashcroft die?
Peggy Ashcroft passed away in London[4].
Who were Peggy Ashcroft's parents?
Peggy Ashcroft's father was William Worsley Ashcroft[14]. Peggy Ashcroft's mother was Violetta Maud Bernheim[15].
Who was Peggy Ashcroft married to?
Peggy Ashcroft's spouses include Jeremy Hutchinson, Baron Hutchinson of Lullington[16], Rupert Hart-Davis[17], and Theodore Komisarjevsky[18].
What did Peggy Ashcroft do for work?
Peggy Ashcroft worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], and actor[8].
Where did Peggy Ashcroft go to school?
Peggy Ashcroft was educated at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama[25].
What awards did Peggy Ashcroft receive?
Honors received include King's Medal of Merit in Gold[26], Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[27], Laurence Olivier Award for Actress of the Year in a New Play[39], and British Academy Television Award for Best Actress[43].