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
Webb as 'Daddy' in Keeping Up Appearances
Born
George Augustus Webb

(1912-03-06)6 March 1912
Paddington, London, England
Died30 December 1998(1998-12-30) (aged 86)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1965–1998
ChildrenMichael Webb
RelativesRita 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)TitleRoleNotes
1965The Wednesday PlayJim Ritchie1 episode
1966–70The TroubleshootersHenri Vassiere / Police Inspector2 episodes
1990–1995Keeping Up AppearancesDaddy or Father21 episodes
1995Mr. BeanHeadmaster (uncredited)1 episode

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