George Webb (actor)
| George Webb | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Webb as 'Daddy' in Keeping Up Appearances | |
| Born |
George Augustus Webb 6 March 1912 Paddington, London, United Kingdom |
| Died |
30 December 1998 (aged 86) London, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–1998 |
| Children | Michael Webb |
| Relatives | Rita Webb (half-sister) |
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1 2 3 4 Family of Henry Augustus Webb on 'Rita's Bleedin' Webbsite!' Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
External links
- George Webb on IMDb