Penelope Keith

1940-04-02 – 2026-06-29 (age 86) Sutton, Surrey, England, UK

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Biography

Dame Penelope Anne Constance Keith, DBE, DL (née Hatfield; 2 April 1940 – 29 June 2026) was an English actress and presenter, active in all genres, including radio, stage, television and film and primarily known for her roles in the British sitcoms The Good Life and To the Manor Born.

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Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith

Known For

Coming Home

Coming Home

1998

as Aunt Louise

Priest of Love

Priest of Love

1981

as Dorothy Brett

Every Home Should Have One

Every Home Should Have One

1970

as Lotte von Gelbstein

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

1992

as Madame Bonbec (voice)

Carry On Doctor

Carry On Doctor

1967

as Plain Nurse (uncredited)

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1978

as Massage Receptionist

A Touch of Love

A Touch of Love

1969

as Nurse (uncredited)

Secret Ceremony

Secret Ceremony

1968

as Hotel Assistant (uncredited)

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

2005

as Self

Aladdin

Aladdin

1992

as Madam Dim Sum (voice)

Spider's Web

Spider's Web

1982

as Clarissa Hailsham-Brown

Penny Gold

Penny Gold

1973

as Miss. Hartridge

Rentadick

Rentadick

1972

as Reporter

Take a Girl Like You

Take a Girl Like You

1970

as Tory Lady

Waters of the Moon

1983

as Helen Lancaster

Donkeys' Years

1980

as Lady Driver

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

Eric & Ernie: Behind the Scenes

2011

as Self

Margery and Gladys

Margery and Gladys

2003

as Margery Heywood

To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy

To the Manor Born: Britain's Best Loved Comedy

2024

as Self - Audrey fforbes-Hamilton

Ghost Story

Ghost Story

1974

as Rennie