Patricia Routledge

Born: 1929-02-17

Birthplace: Tranmere, Merseyside, England, UK

Biography

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.

Known For

To Sir, with Love
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Girl Stroke Boy
Talking Heads
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Pretty Polly
Lock Up Your Daughters
The Pirates of Penzance

Top Movie Credits

To Sir, with Love Clinty Clintridge
Girl Stroke Boy Pamela Hovendon
Pretty Polly Miss Gudgeon