Patricia Routledge

Acting

Born: 1929-02-17
Died: 2025-10-03
From: Tranmere, Merseyside, England, UK
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.8

Biography

Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge, DBE (17 February 1929 – 3 October 2025) was a British actress, comedian and singer. She was 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.

Awards & Nominations5 won · 7 nominated

🏆 Won

Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

2017
🏆 Won

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

2004
🏆 Won

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

1993
Nominated

British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance

Keeping Up Appearances

1993
Nominated

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress

1992
Nominated

British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance

Keeping Up Appearances

1992
Nominated

British Academy Television Award for Best Actress

Talking Heads

1989
🏆 Won

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical

1988
Nominated

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical

1988
Nominated

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role

1985
Nominated

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

1979
🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical

1968

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