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Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 – 19 March 1979) was an English actor. He played Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He was the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale.
Mar 19, 2019 · 13:07, 19 Mar 2019. Updated 17:56, 19 Mar 2019. |. Bookmark. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. Forty years ago today, rising comedy star Richard Beckinsale , a favourite in...
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, known for his roles in sitcoms like "Porridge" and "Rising Damp". He died of a heart attack at age 31 in 1979, while filming "Bloomers".
- January 1, 1
- Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK
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- Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, UK
Mar 13, 2024 · Richard Beckinsale. Avalon/Getty. Richard was an English actor who built a successful career in TV and film since his debut role as a police officer in 1969's British soap Coronation Street. He...
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Learn about the life and career of Richard Beckinsale, an English actor who starred in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. Find out his birth and death dates, family, spouse, children, and trivia.
- July 6, 1947
- March 19, 1979
Mar 19, 2021 · The Hollywood actress paid an emotional tribute to her late father, Richard Beckinsale, who died of a heart attack at their family home when she was five years old. She shared a message on Instagram and a newspaper article about his life and career, and received many tributes from her fans and friends.
Mar 19, 2019 · The actress shared photos of her father, who died of a heart attack at 31, on the 40th anniversary of his death. She also opened up about his impact on her life and career in previous interviews.
