George Webb (actor)


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. He had two younger siblings, Denis Alfred, who was killed by a military vehicle at age five while picking flowers for his mother; and Joan 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. On 30 December 1998, George Webb, aged 86, died of natural causes. He left a son, Michael.

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