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 6 March 1912 Paddington, London, England
Died	30 December 1998 (aged 86) London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1965–1998
Children	Michael Webb
Relatives	Rita 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)	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

References

1. Family of Henry Augustus Webb on 'Rita's Bleedin' Webbsite!' Archived 2 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine

External links

• George Webb at IMDb