Pat Coombs

Biography

Patricia Doreen Coombs was an English actress. She specialised in the portrayal of the eternal downtrodden female, comically under the thumb of stronger personalities. She was known for many roles on radio, film and TV sitcoms and Children's ITV's Playbox and Ragdolly Anna. Her authorised biography, written by Andrew Ross, was published in 2021.

Known For

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

as Henrietta Salt (uncredited)

EastEnders

as Marge Green

EastEnders

as Brown Owl

Dad's Army

as Mrs. Hall

Carry On Again Doctor

as New Matron

On the Buses

as Vera Hughes

Till Death Us Do Part

Birds of a Feather

as Gloria

Ooh...You Are Awful

as Libby Niven

In Sickness and in Health

as Mrs. Carey