- Born
- Died
- Birth nameOlive Rita Webb
- Nickname
- Podge
- Height4′ 10″ (1.47 m)
- Rita Webb was born on February 25, 1904 in Willesden, London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Up Pompeii (1971), The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959) and The Wednesday Play (1964). She was married to Lionel Stanley "Thommie" Thompson. She died on August 30, 1981 in Westminster, London, England, UK.
- SpouseLionel Stanley "Thommie" Thompson(February 27, 1926 - ?) (separated)
- RelativesGeorge Webb(Half Sibling)Henry Webb(Sibling)
- Her cackling laugh
- Diminutive, dumpy, red-haired comedy actress of flamboyant personality. Often in cockney roles and a familiar foil for Benny Hill, Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes. Started acting in the 1940's at the Unity Theatre. In BBC productions from 1949.
- Her brother Henry Webb and her half-brother George Webb were also actors.
- A memorial service was held for her at St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden on 13th October 1981.
- Her husband was a schoolteacher.
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