George Webb (actor)

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
Children1
RelativesRita 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, 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 died by suicide after years of ill health.

From his father's earlier marriage, Webb was the half brother of the actors Rita and Harry Webb.[1] Webb died on 30 December 1998, aged 86, from natural causes.[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

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