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Patricia Routledge

Bio: Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge, DBE is a British actress, comedian and singer. She is best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, for which she was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance in 1992 and 1993
Born: Sun, Feb 17 1929
Birthplace: Tranmere, Merseyside, England, UK
Patricia Routledge is 95 years old
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Poster of Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances
Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances
Patricia Routledge was 93 in Comedy Classics: Keeping Up Appearances as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 2023
Poster of Joe Orton Laid Bare
Joe Orton Laid Bare
Patricia Routledge was 88 in Joe Orton Laid Bare as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 2017
Poster of Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge
Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge
Patricia Routledge was 86 in Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge as 'Self - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 2016
Poster of Anybody's Nightmare
Anybody's Nightmare
Patricia Routledge was 72 in Anybody's Nightmare as 'Sheila Bowler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet
Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet
Patricia Routledge was 69 in Miss Fozzard Finds Her Feet as 'Miss Fozzard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of Talking Heads 2
Talking Heads 2
Patricia Routledge was 69 in Talking Heads 2
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket
Patricia Routledge was 68 in The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket as 'Hyacinth'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 20 1997
Poster of Hildegard
Hildegard
Patricia Routledge was 64 in Hildegard as 'Hildegard von Bingen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1994
Poster of The Tale of Tom Kitten & Jemima Puddle-Duck
The Tale of Tom Kitten & Jemima Puddle-Duck
Patricia Routledge was 63 in The Tale of Tom Kitten & Jemima Puddle-Duck as 'Cousin Ribby (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Miss Pym's Day Out
Miss Pym's Day Out
Patricia Routledge was 63 in Miss Pym's Day Out as 'Barbara Pym'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1992
Poster of The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Patricia Routledge was 62 in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends as 'Cousin Ribby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Missing Persons
Missing Persons
Patricia Routledge was 61 in Missing Persons as 'Hetty Wainthrop'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1990
Poster of First and Last
First and Last
Patricia Routledge was 60 in First and Last as 'Ivy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1989
Poster of Customers From Hell
Customers From Hell
Patricia Routledge was 59 in Customers From Hell
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Patricia Routledge was 59 in Talking Heads
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1988
Poster of When We Are Married
When We Are Married
Patricia Routledge was 58 in When We Are Married as 'Maria Helliwell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1987
Poster of Keep Off The Grass
Keep Off The Grass
Patricia Routledge was 54 in Keep Off The Grass as 'Bag Lady'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1983
Poster of The Beggar's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
Patricia Routledge was 53 in The Beggar's Opera as 'Mrs. Peachum'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of A Woman of No Importance.
A Woman of No Importance.
Patricia Routledge was 53 in A Woman of No Importance. as 'Miss Schofield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
Patricia Routledge was 51 in The Pirates of Penzance as 'Ruth'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1980
Poster of The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb
Patricia Routledge was 51 in The Curse of King Tut's Tomb as '"Posh" Lady'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1980
Poster of The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
Patricia Routledge was 51 in The Imitation Game
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1980
Poster of Doris and Doreen
Doris and Doreen
Patricia Routledge was 49 in Doris and Doreen as 'Doreen Bidmead'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1978
Poster of A Visit from Miss Prothero
A Visit from Miss Prothero
Patricia Routledge was 48 in A Visit from Miss Prothero as 'Miss Prothero'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1978
Poster of More Awkward Customers
More Awkward Customers
Patricia Routledge was 46 in More Awkward Customers as 'Awkward Customer: Mrs. Camel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1975
Poster of Girl Stroke Boy
Girl Stroke Boy
Patricia Routledge was 42 in Girl Stroke Boy as 'Pamela Hovendon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1971
Poster of Up Among the Cuckoos
Up Among the Cuckoos
Patricia Routledge was 41 in Up Among the Cuckoos as 'Miss Furling'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 07 1970
Poster of Egghead's Robot
Egghead's Robot
Patricia Routledge was 40 in Egghead's Robot
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
Patricia Routledge was 40 in If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium as 'Mrs. Featherstone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1969
Poster of The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Patricia Routledge was 39 in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom as 'Miss Reece'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968
Poster of Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Patricia Routledge was 39 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River as 'Lucille Beatty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1968
Poster of 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia!
30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia!
Patricia Routledge was 39 in 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! as 'Mrs. Woolley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1968
Poster of Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion
Patricia Routledge was 38 in Androcles and the Lion as 'Magaera, Androcles' Wife'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1967
Poster of Pretty Polly
Pretty Polly
Patricia Routledge was 38 in Pretty Polly as 'Miss Gudgeon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1967
Poster of To Sir, with Love
To Sir, with Love
Patricia Routledge was 38 in To Sir, with Love as 'Clinty Clintridge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1967
Poster of Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice
Patricia Routledge was 33 in Hobson's Choice as 'Maggie Hobson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Patricia Routledge was 68+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
Patricia Routledge was 66+ in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates as 'Hetty Wainthropp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 1996
Poster of The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Patricia Routledge was 63+ in The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends as 'Cousin Ribby (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 13 1992
Poster of Mrs Pym's Day Out
Mrs Pym's Day Out
Patricia Routledge was 63+ in Mrs Pym's Day Out as 'Barbara Pym'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 19 1992
Poster of Keeping Up Appearances
Keeping Up Appearances
Patricia Routledge was 61+ in Keeping Up Appearances as 'Hyacinth Bucket'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Patricia Routledge was 59+ in Talking Heads as 'Miss Fozzard, Irene Ruddock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 19 1988
Poster of Marjorie And Men
Marjorie And Men
Patricia Routledge was 56+ in Marjorie And Men
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Patricia Routledge was 55+ in Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Natural World
Natural World
Patricia Routledge was 54+ in Natural World as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of Affairs of the Heart
Affairs of the Heart
Patricia Routledge was 54+ in Affairs of the Heart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 23 1983
Poster of Objects of Affection
Objects of Affection
Patricia Routledge was 53+ in Objects of Affection as 'Miss Schofield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Patricia Routledge was 50+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Milly Dobson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Patricia Routledge was 48+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Patricia Routledge was 48+ in Nicholas Nickleby as 'Madame Mantalini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of ...And Mother Makes Five
...And Mother Makes Five
Patricia Routledge was 45+ in ...And Mother Makes Five
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 01 1974
Poster of Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Patricia Routledge was 41+ in Sense and Sensibility as 'Mrs. Jennings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Patricia Routledge was 41+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Ooh La La!
Ooh La La!
Patricia Routledge was 39+ in Ooh La La!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Patricia Routledge was 36+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Annie Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Patricia Routledge was 36+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre as 'Beryl Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965
Poster of Victoria Regina
Victoria Regina
Patricia Routledge was 35+ in Victoria Regina as 'Queen Victoria'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 13 1964
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Patricia Routledge was 32+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Patricia Routledge was 30+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Patricia Routledge was 27+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Miss Furling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Patricia Routledge was 27+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of ITV Play of the Week
ITV Play of the Week
Patricia Routledge was 26+ in ITV Play of the Week as 'Maggie Hobson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 1955
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Patricia Routledge was 19+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948