Pat Coombs was a British actor and comedienne who is best known for her work in television and radio, particularly on shows like EastEnders and Carry On films. She began her career in the mid-1950s and quickly became a familiar face in British entertainment.
Personal and Family Life
Pat Coombs was born on August 27, 1926, in Camberwell, London. She was the daughter of Thomas and Hilda May Coombs. Despite having been close to marriage on two occasions, she ultimately remained single throughout her life. She faced severe osteoporosis in her later years, which affected her health but did not stop her from working.
Career Highlights
Coombs enjoyed a successful acting career, often serving as a comedic foil for well-known comedians like Dick Emery and Bob Monkhouse. She gained fame in the 1970s through many long-running television series and various game shows. In the 1990s, she appeared in popular series like EastEnders as Marge Green and continued to work in radio until shortly before her passing.
Death and Legacy
Pat Coombs passed away on May 25, 2002, at Denville Hall, an actors’ retirement home, due to complications from emphysema. She was 75 years old at the time of her death. Her legacy as a beloved comedienne is remembered by fans and fellow actors alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory | 1971-06-29 | Henrietta Salt (uncredited) |
| Dad’s Army | 1971-03-12 | Mrs. Hall |
| Adolf Hitler – My Part in His Downfall | 1973-06-12 | Mrs. Milligan |
| Cucumber Castle | 1970-12-26 | Nurse Sarah |
| On the Buses | 1971-07-09 | Vera |
| Carry On Again Doctor | 1969-12-05 | New Matron |
| Ooh… You Are Awful | 1972-12-01 | Libby Niven |
| A Couple of Beauties | 1971-01-02 | Sidney’s Wife |
| Cry Wolf | 1968-12-01 | Mrs. Blades |
| She’s Have to Go | 1962-03-31 | Lady on Station Platform |
| James and the Giant Peach | 1976-12-28 | Spider |
| Till Death Us Do Part | 1969-01-01 | Neighbour |
| Blobbyvision | 1994-10-10 | |
| EastEnders | 1985-02-19 | Marge Green |
| You’re Only Young Twice | 1977-09-06 | |
| The Lady Is a Tramp | 1983-01-08 | |
| Lollipop Loves Mr Mole | 1971-10-25 | |
| Hogg’s Back | 1975-09-08 | |
| The Dick Emery Show | 1963-07-13 | |
| Don’t Drink The Water | 1974-07-27 | Dorothy Blake |
| Till Death Us Do Part | 1966-06-06 | |
| Wild, Wild Women | 1968-05-24 | |
| Beggar My Neighbour | 1966-05-24 | |
| The Cyril Fletcher Show | 1959-04-09 | |
| A Series Of Bird’s | 1967-10-03 | |
| Cranford | 1972-11-26 | Miss Pole |
| An Audience with… | 1978-01-08 | Self |
| Super Gran | 1985-01-20 | Miss Wotherspoon |
| Super Gran | 1985-01-20 | Miz Witherspoon |
| EastEnders | 1985-02-19 | Brown Owl |
| Birds of a Feather | 1989-10-16 | Gloria |
| Ooh La La! | 1968-04-06 | Maria |
| The Marti Caine Show | 1979-01-08 | |
| Hancock’s Half Hour | 1956-07-06 | |
| Ragdolly Anna | 1982-07-26 | |
| Dombey and Son | 1969-08-17 | Lucretia Tox |