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Katherine Patricia Routledge is a British actress best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances.

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Best Known For:The television show Keeping Up Appearances
Breakthrough:Gained international fame for her portrayal of the social-climbing Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up in 1990

10 Quick Facts About Katherine Patricia Routledge

  • Full Name: Katherine Patricia Routledge
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: The television show Keeping Up Appearances
  • Current Role: Actress and singer
  • Date of Birth: February 17, 1929
  • Age: 97 years old
  • Place of Birth: Tranquillity, Birkenhead
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Specialization: Actor
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Patricia Routledge, winner Trouper of the Year during Swan Hellenic 2005 Oldie of the Year Awards at Simpsons in the Strand in London, Great Britain. (Photo by Tim Whitby/WireImage)

Katherine Patricia Routledge Age

Katherine Patricia Routledge is about 97 years old as of 2026. Katherine Patricia Routledge was born in 1929.

Katherine Patricia Routledge Height

Katherine Patricia Routledge stands at a height of 5 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 163 cm.

Education

She attended University of Liverpool, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature.

  • University of Liverpool
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    • Field of Study: English Language and Literature
    • Period: 1951

Rise to Fame

Katherine Patricia Routledge rose to prominence for her role on the television show Keeping Up Appearances.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Keeping Up Appearances and Hetty Wainthropp Investigates.

  • TV Show: Keeping Up Appearances (Hyacinth Bucket, 1990-1995) — Iconic role
  • TV Show: Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (Hetty Wainthropp, 1996-1998)

Awards & Achievements

  • Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical — American Theatre Wing — 1968 — Darling of the Day

Katherine Patricia Routledge Net Worth

Katherine Patricia Routledge's net worth is estimated to be between 10000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.

Katherine Patricia Routledge Family & Relationships

  • Father: Isaac Routledge
  • Mother: Catherine Routledge

Lesser Known Facts

  • Patricia Routledge was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to theatre and charity.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Katherine Patricia Routledge
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Entertainer
  • Nationality: British
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: February 17, 1929
  • Age: 97
  • Birthday: February 17
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Place of Birth: Tranquillity, Birkenhead

Measurements

  • Height: 5 ft 4 in

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Isaac Routledge
  • Mother: Catherine Routledge
  • Marital Status: Single

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Employment

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