George Webb
Biography
George Augustus Webb 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 and Gertrude, Webb was born at 41 St Luke's Road, Paddington in London.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 1964, 16 episodes • as Jim Ritchie
An anthology series of television plays which aired on BBC1 from October 1964 to May 1970. The plays were usually written for television, although adaptations from other sources also featured.
Drama Series - 1990, 16 episodes • as Daddy
Hyacinth Bucket (whose name, she insists, is pronounced "Bouquet") is a suburban housewife in the West Midlands. She would be the first to tell you that she is a gracious hostess, a respected citizen, and a well-connected member of high society. If you don't believe that, just ask her best friend Elizabeth, held captive in Hyacinth's kitchen; or the postmen and neighbours who bristle at the sound of her voice; or Richard, her weary and compliant husband. In fact, Hyacinth's reputation could be as perfect as her new lounge set, if not for her senile father's love of running wild in the nip. Oh, and she would prefer it if her brother-in-law was a sharper dresser. And that her husband was more ambitious. And that her sisters were more presentable. And do take your shoes off before you come in the house, dear. Mind that you don't brush against the wallpaper.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The lives and loves of three young working class women, set in the pubs, terraced houses and factories of Battersea, South London.
Movie - 1965, 2h 15m • as Jim Ritchie
Ken Loach production for The Wednesday Play, reflecting contemporary debates surrounding the abolishment of capital punishment.