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Patricia Routledge
Born 1929-02-17Tranmere, Merseyside, England, UK
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge, DBE (17 February 1929 – 3 October 2025) was a British actress, comedian and singer. She was best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, for which she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1992 and 1993.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Comedy Classic: Keeping Up AppearancesSelfJoe Orton Laid BareHerselfBeatrix Potter with Patricia RoutledgeSelf - PresenterThe World of Peter Rabbit and FriendsCousin RibbyThe Funny Blokes of British ComedySelfAnybody's NightmareSheila BowlerTalking Heads 2RoleThe Memoirs of Hyacinth BucketHyacinthHildegardHildegard von BingenThe World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly PuddingRibby (voice)The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends: The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddle-DuckCousin Ribby (voice)Miss Pym's Day OutBarbara PymMissing PersonsHetty WainthropFirst and LastIvyCustomers From HellRoleTalking HeadsRoleBarry Humphries: This is Your LunchSelfWhen We Are MarriedMaria HelliwellKeep Off The GrassBag LadyThe Beggar's OperaMrs. PeachumA Woman of No Importance.Miss SchofieldThe Pirates of PenzanceRuthThe Curse of King Tut's Tomb"Posh" LadyThe Imitation GameRole