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Nancy Astor(1879-1964)

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Nancy Astor was born on 19 May 1879 in Danville, Virginia, USA. She was married to Waldorf Astor and Robert Gould Shaw II. She died on 2 May 1964 in Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
BornMay 19, 1879
DiedMay 2, 1964(84)
BornMay 19, 1879
DiedMay 2, 1964(84)
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Known for

Regal Cavalcade
6.9
  • Self(as Lady Astor)
  • 1935
Panorama (1953)
Panorama
7.0
TV Series
  • Self(as Lady Astor)
Lady Astor
TV Movie
  • Self(as Lady Astor)
  • 1962

Credits

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Self



  • Lady Astor
    TV Movie
    • Self (as Lady Astor)
    • 1962
  • Panorama (1953)
    Panorama
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Self (as Lady Astor)
    • 1959
  • Regal Cavalcade
    6.9
    • Self (as Lady Astor)
    • 1935

Archive Footage



  • Hidden Treasures of the National Trust (2023)
    Hidden Treasures of the National Trust
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2024
  • South at Six (1961)
    South at Six
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2018
  • Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler in Hitler vs Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion (2016)
    Hitler vs Churchill: The Eagle and the Lion
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Self - Member of Parliament (archive footage)
    • 2016
  • Million Dollar American Princesses (2015)
    Million Dollar American Princesses
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2015–2016
  • Suffragettes Forever! The Story of Women and Power (2015)
    Suffragettes Forever! The Story of Women and Power
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Self (archive footage, as Lady Astor)
    • 2015
  • Biography (1987)
    Biography
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 1996
  • Late Night Line-Up (1964)
    Late Night Line-Up
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage, as Lady Astor)
    • 1966

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Lady Astor
  • Born
    • May 19, 1879
    • Danville, Virginia, USA
  • Died
    • May 2, 1964
    • Grimsthorpe Castle, Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Waldorf AstorApril 19, 1906 - September 30, 1952 (his death, 5 children)
  • Other works
    (July 5 to 13, 1957) She played herself in John Patrick's play, "Teahouse of the August Moon," in a Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Tom Adkins (Captain Fisby); David Adnopoz (Mr. Sumata); Tom Brennan (Colonel Wainwright Purdy III); Terry Connelly (Democratic Lady); Converse M. Converse (Mr. Oshira); Lila Corbin (Democratic lady); Phil Cusack (Mr. Seiko); John Fitzgerald (Mr. Keora); Sue Ann Gilfillan (Lotus Blossom); Paul Gravel (Old Man); Roslyn Horowitz (Old Woman); Stan Kahn (Captain McLean); Barbara Krizack (the daughter's daughter); Joan Krizack (the daughter's daughter); Romulus Linney (Sakini); Robert Modica (Mr. Hokaida); Marion Paone (Miss Higa Jiga); Austin Pendleton (The daughter's son); David Powley (Mr. Omura); Rex Robbins (Sergeant Gregovich); Elizabeth Stearns (Old Woman's daughter) and Linda Urmy (Ladies League for Democratic Action) in the cast. Nikos Psacharapoulos was artistic director and director. Romulus Linney was also assistant director. Will Steven Armstrong was production designer. George E. Mallonnee was stage manager.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Nancy Astor once said to Winston Churchill, "If I was your wife I'd poison your coffee!" He replied, "If I was your husband I'd drink it.".
  • Quotes
    The penalty for success is to be bored by the people who used to snub you.
  • Nickname
    • The Member for Berlin

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