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

Henrietta Salt (uncredited)

Cry Wolf

Mrs. Blades

Carry On Again Doctor

New Matron

A Stitch in Time

Nurse (uncredited)

Ooh...You Are Awful

Libby Niven

Carry On Doctor

Anxious Patient (uncredited)

On the Buses

Vera Hughes

Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall

Mrs. Milligan