Penelope Keith

Acting

Penelope Keith

Born 2 April 1940 · Sutton, Surrey, England, UK · Died 29 June 2026 at 86

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.

Known for

Highlights

The Avengers1961 · Series · Nanny Brown (credit only)
Death Comes to Pemberley2013 · Series · Lady Catherine de Bourgh
The Good Life1975 · Series · Margo Leadbetter
Carry On Doctor1967 · Film · Plain Nurse (uncredited)
Secret Ceremony1968 · Film · Hotel Assistant (uncredited)
To the Manor Born1979 · Series · Audrey fforbes-Hamilton

Filmography

Movies

20 films

The Good Life: Inside Out2025 · Film
All About The Good Life2010 · Film
Margery and Gladys2003 · Film · Margery Heywood
Coming Home1998 · Film · Aunt Louise
Aladdin1992 · Film · Madam Dim Sum (voice)
Beauty and the Beast1992 · Film · Madame Bonbec (voice)
Hay Fever1984 · Film · Judith Bliss
Spider's Web1982 · Film · Clarissa Hailsham-Brown
On Approval1982 · Film · Maria
Priest of Love1981 · Film · Dorothy Brett
The Hound of the Baskervilles1978 · Film · Massage Receptionist
Private Lives1976 · Film · Amanda Prynne
Ghost Story1974 · Film · Rennie
Penny Gold1973 · Film · Miss. Hartridge
Rentadick1972 · Film · Reporter
Take a Girl Like You1970 · Film · Tory Lady
Every Home Should Have One1970 · Film · Lotte von Gelbstein
A Touch of Love1969 · Film · Nurse (uncredited)
Secret Ceremony1968 · Film · Hotel Assistant (uncredited)
Carry On Doctor1967 · Film · Plain Nurse (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

19 shows

Death Comes to Pemberley2013 · Series · Lady Catherine de Bourgh
The Secret Show2006 · Series
Boohbah2003 · Series
Coming Home1998 · Series · Aunt Louise
Next of Kin1995 · Series
Law and Disorder1994 · Series
No Job for a Lady1990 · Series · Jean Price
Executive Stress1986 · Series
Moving1985 · Series
Tickle on the Tum1984 · Series · Dora
To the Manor Born1979 · Series · Audrey fforbes-Hamilton
The Norman Conquests1977 · Series · Sarah
Two's Company1975 · Series · Mrs. Philips
The Good Life1975 · Series · Margo Leadbetter
The Pallisers1974 · Series · Mrs Hittaway
Wild, Wild Women1968 · Series · Daisy
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · Housekeeper
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Maria Wislack
The Avengers1961 · Series · Nanny Brown (credit only)