George Webb (actor)

George Webb

Webb as 'Daddy' in Keeping Up Appearances
Born George Augustus Webb
(1912-03-06)6 March 1912
Paddington, London, United Kingdom
Died 30 December 1998(1998-12-30) (aged 86)
London, United Kingdom
Occupation Actor
Years active 1965–1998
Children Michael Webb
Relatives Half-sister Rita Webb, actress

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 Webb (1913–1918), who was killed by a military vehicle at age five, while picking flowers for his mother; and Joan Webb (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 Webb.[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 12 episodes
1995 Mr. Bean Headmaster (uncredited) 1 episode

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Family of Henry Augustus Webb on 'Rita's Bleedin' Webbsite!'


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