Penelope Keith

Acting

Born April 2, 1940 · Sutton, Surrey, England, UK

Died June 29, 2026

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

Coming Home

1998

Priest of Love

1981

Penny Gold

1973

Carry On Doctor

1967

Secret Ceremony

1968

Every Home Should Have One

1970

A Touch of Love

1969

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1978

Filmography

Coming Home

1998 · Aunt Louise

Aladdin

1992 · Madam Dim Sum (voice)

Priest of Love

1981 · Dorothy Brett

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1978 · Massage Receptionist

Ghost Story

1974 · Rennie

Penny Gold

1973 · Miss. Hartridge

Rentadick

1972 · Reporter

Every Home Should Have One

1970 · Lotte von Gelbstein

Take a Girl Like You

1970 · Tory Lady

A Touch of Love

1969 · Nurse (uncredited)

Secret Ceremony

1968 · Hotel Assistant (uncredited)

Carry On Doctor

1967 · Plain Nurse (uncredited)