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Richard Beckinsale (1947–1979)


Richard Beckinsale was born on July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England as Richard Arthur Beckinsale. He was an actor, known for Rising Damp (1974), Porridge (1979) and Porridge (1974). He was married to Judy Loe and Margaret Bradley. He died on March 19, 1979 in Sunningdale, Berkshire, England. See full bio »
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Known For

Porridge
Porridge Lennie
(1979)
Rising Damp
(1974-1977)
Porridge
Porridge Lennie Godber
(1974-1977)
The Lovers!
The Lovers! Geoffrey Scrimshaw
(1973)

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 1980 Bloody Kids (TV Movie) (uncredited)
 1979 Bloomers (TV Series)
Stan
- Episode #1.5 (1979) ... Stan
- Episode #1.4 (1979) ... Stan
- Episode #1.3 (1979) ... Stan
- Episode #1.2 (1979) ... Stan
- Episode #1.1 (1979) ... Stan
 1979 Porridge
Lennie
 1977 ITV Playhouse (TV Series)
Johnny
- Last Summer (1977) ... Johnny
 1974-1977 Rising Damp (TV Series)
Alan
- Suddenly at Home (1977) ... Alan
- The Cocktail Hour (1977) ... Alan
- Fawcett's Python (1977) ... Alan
- The Good Samaritans (1977) ... Alan
- Clunk Click (1977) ... Alan
 1975 Play for Today (TV Series)
Michael Robson
- The Floater (1975) ... Michael Robson
 1975 Three for All
Jet Bone
 1973 The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
Richard Frobisher
- The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway (1973) ... Richard Frobisher
 1972 Rentadick
Hobbs
 1971-1972 ITV Sunday Night Theatre (TV Series)
Angus MacFee / Dermot / Pete
- Madly in Love (1972) ... Angus MacFee
- Consequences (1972) ... Dermot
 1971 Justice (TV Series)
Terry Watson
- No Flowers, by Request (1971) ... Terry Watson
 1971 Armchair Theatre (TV Series)
Lewis
- The Detective Waiting (1971) ... Lewis
 1971 Elephant's Eggs in a Rhubarb Tree (TV Series)
Various roles
- Episode #1.6 (1971) ... Various roles
- Episode #1.5 (1971) ... Various roles
- Episode #1.4 (1971) ... Various roles
- Episode #1.3 (1971) ... Various roles
- Episode #1.2 (1971) ... Various roles
 1970 A Family at War (TV Series)
Private Grey
- The Breach in the Dyke (1970) ... Private Grey
 1969 Coronation Street (TV Series)
PC Wilcox
- Episode #1.867 (1969) ... PC Wilcox
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Other Works:

He acted in Cy Coleman's musical, "I Love My Wife," at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London, England with Liz Robertson, Ben Cross, and Deborah Fallender in the cast. Gene Saks was director. See more »

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1 Print Biography | 2 Articles | See more »

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:

When I decided to become an actor, it wasn't actually to make money or to make a living. I wanted to be an actor because I wanted to act. I've always had this desire to communicate a great kind of beauty to other people, like a vicar or priest does, to transport people to the world where I live. I just appreciate living on earth at an artistic level. There's a great deal of satisfaction in living... See more »

Trivia:

Beckinsale was known for his dry sense of humour. See more »

Trademark:

A dry sense of humor.

Star Sign:

Cancer

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Could have gone on to great things Foz90
Richard mania SparklyPrincess
This Is Your Life Episode Mitch-Roarke
so glad to see his memory is still going on beth563
Was his last work 'Bloomers' or 'Bloody Kids'?? Twilightnight
richard in stage shows cordak
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