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Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge DBE (/ ˈ r aʊ t l ɪ dʒ / ROWT-lij; born 17 February 1929) is an English actress and singer, best known for her comedy role as Hyacinth Bucket in the popular BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995).
Feb 17, 2024 · Dame Patricia Routledge played the iconic role of Hyacinth Bucket throughout the run of Keeping Up Appearances. However, after the show finished, she decided to retire from acting.
The daughter of a gentleman's outfitter, Patricia, who studied at Liverpool University, the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and London's Guildhall School of Music, made her professional debut at the Liverpool Playhouse in 1952.
- February 17, 1929
Patricia Routledge. Daughter of Catherine and Isaac Routledge. Her father was a haberdasher, and, during WWII, the family lived weeks at a time in the basement of her father's shop. She attended Birkenhead High School, where she sang in the choir and ran the Sunday School.
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- Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
Feb 17, 2017 · Patricia Routledge as a young woman. Born on February 17, 1929 as Katherine Patricia Routledge, the actress grew up in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Her father was a haberdasher, and during the...
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- 1964
- Reiss Smith
Jan 18, 2023 · Keeping Up Appearances icon Dame Patricia Routledge has sent fans into a frenzy as she appeared in a rare TV interview celebrating the 30th anniversary of the BBC sitcom. The 93-year-old...
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A photo of a young Patricia Routledge (1954) Patricia is probably best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping Up Appearances'.