Actor / Actress
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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.
Penelope Keith is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Coming Home (1998), Coming Home (1998), Next of Kin (1995), Aladdin (1992), The Good Life (1975), Wogan (1982), The Avengers (1961), ITV Playhouse (1967). The recorded credits span 1961 to 2026, including 6 movies and 23 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies6
TV shows23
Active years represented1961–2026
Place of birthSutton, Surrey, England, UK
Died
Also known as
Penelope Anne Constance Keith · Penelope Keith CBE
Known for
TV ShowComing Home
MovieComing Home
TV ShowNext of Kin
MovieAladdin
TV ShowThe Good Life
TV ShowWogan
TV ShowThe Avengers
TV ShowITV Playhouse
TV ShowBBC Play of the Month
TV ShowRemembers…
TV ShowThe Pallisers
TV ShowThe Secret Show
TV ShowBoohbah
TV ShowTo the Manor Born
TV ShowDeath Comes to Pemberley
TV ShowTwo's Company
TV ShowExecutive Stress
TV ShowNo Job for a Lady
TV ShowTickle on the Tum
TV ShowCottage to Let
TV ShowSix Shades of Black
TV ShowThe Norman Conquests
TV ShowSaving Country Houses with Penelope Keith
MovieGreat Comedy Moments
TV ShowKate
MovieA Touch of Love
MovieCarry On Doctor
TV ShowLaw and Disorder
MovieThe Funny Blokes of British Comedy