Penelope Keith British actress Date of Birth: 02.04.1940 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Penelope Keith

Penelope Keith was born on April 2, 1940, in the United Kingdom. She is a professional British actress, primarily known for her work on television. Born in Sutton, Surrey, Penelope's father was a retired military officer, and her mother took care of the children. After the end of World War II, her father left home, leaving the responsibility of the family on her mother's shoulders. Penelope received her education at a Catholic boarding school, despite not being a follower of the religion herself. During her studies, she developed an interest in theater and would spend most weekends attending performances at the West End with her mother. When she turned eight, her mother remarried, and Penelope decided to take her stepfather's surname, becoming Penelope Keith.

After finishing school, Penelope decided to apply to drama college, but she failed the exams due to her tall stature. However, she successfully enrolled at the Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. For several years, she had to juggle her studies with work at the Hyde Park Hotel. In 1963, Penelope Keith joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, and later received an invitation to the Aldwych Theatre in London. After a few years of working in the theater, she began to try her hand at television. Her first roles were in series such as "The Army Game," "Dixon of Dock Green," "Wild, Wild Women," and "The Avengers." In the mid-1970s, she was noticed in films such as "The Morecambe & Wise Show," "Ghost Story," and "The Pallisers."

In 1974, Penelope Keith played one of her most famous roles in the film "The Norman Conquests," where she portrayed the character of Sarah. In 1975, she began appearing in the popular television series "The Good Life," in which she played several roles, starting from a small episode and eventually taking on a leading role. Thanks to this series, millions of British people fell in love with Penelope and recognized her as one of the best television actresses.

Some of Penelope Keith's notable works include roles in series and films such as "The Good Life," "To the Manor Born," "Sweet Sixteen," "Moving," "Executive Stress," "No Job for a Lady," "Law and Disorder," "Next of Kin," "The Spider's Web," and "What's My Line?." In recent years, the actress has been touring the country extensively, mainly participating in popular theatrical productions.