Patricia Routledge
British actress (1929–2025)
1929 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
British actress (1929–2025)
Born
February 17, 1929
Died
2025 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, singer, stage actor
United KingdomBorn in TranmereDied in Chichester
1929
Born in Tranmere (1929-02-17)
1968
AwardTony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
1988
AwardLaurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical
1993
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
2004
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
2017
AwardDame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
About
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge was an English actress and singer. She was best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC One comedy series Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995), for which she was twice nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance.
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Who is Patricia Routledge?+
Dame Katherine Patricia Routledge was an English actress and singer. She was best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC One comedy series Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995), for which she was twice nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance.
What does the name Patricia mean?+
The name Patricia means "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is of English origin.
When was Patricia Routledge born?+
Patricia Routledge was born on February 17, 1929.
When did Patricia Routledge die?+
Patricia Routledge died in 2025, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.
The name Patricia is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Latin.. Etymology: From noble; later also seen as the feminine form of the saint's name Patrick.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Patricia — February 17, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
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