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Margaret Ashcroft(1931-2016)

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Margaret Ashcroft was born on 16 February 1931 in Chelsea, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Main Chance (1969), The Brothers (1972) and Armchair Theatre (1956). She was married to Morris Perry. She died on 25 October 2016 in the United Kingdom.
BornFebruary 16, 1931
DiedOctober 25, 2016(85)
BornFebruary 16, 1931
DiedOctober 25, 2016(85)
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Margaret Ashcroft, Glynn Edwards, Anna Palk, John Stride, and John Wentworth in The Main Chance (1969)
The Main Chance
7.5
TV Series
  • Margaret Castleton
Robin Chadwick, Richard Easton, and Patrick O'Connell in The Brothers (1972)
The Brothers
7.5
TV Series
  • Gwen Riley
Armchair Theatre (1956)
Armchair Theatre
7.5
TV Series
  • Penelope Bain
Driveway
TV Series
  • Pamela Brock

Credits

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Actress



  • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
    Heartbeat
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dora Allsop
    • 2002
  • Animal Ark (1997)
    Animal Ark
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Miss Marjorie Spry
    • 1998
  • McCallum (1995)
    McCallum
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Marjory
    • 1997
  • Moya Brady and Peter Cocks in Season's Greetings (1996)
    Season's Greetings
    Short
    • 1996
  • The Bill (1984)
    The Bill
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Clarke
    • 1994
  • Robin Chadwick, Richard Easton, and Patrick O'Connell in The Brothers (1972)
    The Brothers
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Gwen Riley
    • 1974–1976
  • Margaret Ashcroft, Glynn Edwards, Anna Palk, John Stride, and John Wentworth in The Main Chance (1969)
    The Main Chance
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Margaret Castleton
    • 1969–1975
  • Horizon (1964)
    Horizon
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Psychologist
    • 1974
  • Microbes and Men (1974)
    Microbes and Men
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Martha Marquardt
    • 1974
  • Robert Urquhart in The Aweful Mr. Goodall (1974)
    The Aweful Mr. Goodall
    TV Series
    • Ruth Carrick
    • 1974
  • Marked Personal (1973)
    Marked Personal
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Valerie Coles
    • 1973
  • Barry Foster in Van der Valk (1972)
    Van der Valk
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Marlies Kernkamp
    • 1973
  • Joby Blanshard, John Paul, and Robert Powell in Doomwatch (1970)
    Doomwatch
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Dr. Margery Becker
    • 1972
  • Driveway
    TV Series
    • Pamela Brock
    • 1968
  • Detective (1964)
    Detective
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Landlady at the Inn
    • 1968

Personal details

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  • Born
    • February 16, 1931
    • Chelsea, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • October 25, 2016
    • United Kingdom(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Morris Perry1953 - October 25, 2016 (her death, 4 children)
  • Children
    • Matthew Perry
  • Relatives
      Peggy Ashcroft(Aunt or Uncle)
  • Other works
    She acted in J.B. Priestley's play, "When We Are Married", at the Theatre Royal in Windsor, England with Glyn Houston, Trevor Bannister, John Warner in the cast. Directed by Joan Riley.

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    Niece of Dame Peggy Ashcroft.

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