George Webb (actor)
George Augustus Webb (6 March 1912[1] – 30 December 1998) was a British actor, best known for television, including his role as "Daddy", the father of snooty Hyacinth Bucket in the sitcom Keeping Up Appearances.
George Webb | |
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Webb as 'Daddy' in Keeping Up Appearances | |
Born | George Augustus Webb 6 March 1912 Paddington, London, England |
Died | 30 December 1998 86) London, England | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1965–1998 |
Children | Michael Webb |
Relatives | Rita Webb (half-sister) |
The son of Henry Augustus Webb (1880–1926) and Gertrude (née Bolingbroke), Webb was born at 41 St Luke's Road, Paddington in London.[1] He had two younger siblings, Denis Alfred (1913–1918), who was killed by a military vehicle at age five while picking flowers for his mother; and Joan (1915–1989) who committed suicide after years of ill health.
From his father's earlier marriage, George Webb was the half brother of the actors Rita and Harry Webb.[1] On 30 December 1998, George Webb, aged 86, died of natural causes. He left a son, Michael.[1]
Filmography
Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
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1965 | The Wednesday Play | Jim Ritchie | 1 episode |
1966–70 | The Troubleshooters | Henri Vassiere / Police Inspector | 2 episodes |
1990–1995 | Keeping Up Appearances | Daddy or Father | 21 episodes |
1995 | Mr. Bean | Headmaster (uncredited) | 1 episode |
References
- Family of Henry Augustus Webb on 'Rita's Bleedin' Webbsite!' Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine