| Age | 93 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 31 October, 1919 |
| Birthplace | Barnet, London, England, UK |
| Died | 21 December, 2012 |
| Place of Death | Northwood, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actress |
Daphne Margaret du Grivel Oxenford (31 October 1919 – 21 December 2012) was an English actress, known for her early stage roles, and later her radio and television work. She was best known for her role as original character Esther Hayes in Coronation Street. Other roles included Mrs Plummer in Man About the House (1973), Alice Dutton in EastEnders (1990), and Mrs. Oldknow in the mini-series The Children of Green Knowe (1986). She was to appear in the 2008 Doctor Who TV episode The Unicorn and the Wasp as an elderly Agatha Christie. The scene was filmed, but was cut from the final broadcast version, though later included in the DVD release.
