Patricia Routledge
Patricia Routledge | |
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Born | Katherine Patricia Routledge 17 February 1929 |
Nationality | English |
Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer |
Years active | 1952–present |
Notable work | To Sir, with Love (1967) Victoria Wood as Seen on TV (1985–1986) Talking Heads (1987, 1998) Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995) Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996–1998) |
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge DBE (/ˈraʊtlɪdʒ/ ROWT-lij; born 17 February 1929), professionally billed as Patricia Routledge, is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995), for which she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1992 and 1993. Her film appearances include To Sir, with Love (1967) and Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968).
Routledge was born in Tranmere, Cheshire, England. She has never been married and has no children. She has lived in Chichester, West Sussex since 2000,[1] and regularly worships at Chichester Cathedral. As of July 2012[update], she was a patron of the Beatrix Potter Society.[2]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Legendary actress helps raise thousands for Chichester Cathedral". Spirit FM. 13 March 2020.
- ↑ "Beatrix Potter finally presents her paper". University of Huddersfield. 24 April 2012. Archived from the original on 14 November 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
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- English singers
- English stage actors
- English television actors
- Actors from Cheshire
- Musicians from Cheshire
- Commanders of the Order of the British Empire
- Knights and Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- English Anglicans
- Laurence Olivier Award winners
- Movie actors
- Musical theater actors
- People from Birkenhead
- Tony Award winners