Richard Beckinsale
Jul 6, 1947 — Mar 19, 1979 (31 years)
Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK
6 Movies
10 Series
31R.I.P.
6Movies
10Series
Richard Beckinsale
6 Movies
10 Series
31 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
6
Movies
10
Series
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The Lovers!
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Porridge
Lennie Godber
1979
Film
Going Straight
Lenny Godber
1978
TV
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Godber
1976
Film
Porridge: No Way Out
Godber
1975
Film
Three for All
Jet Bone
1975
Film
Porridge
Lennie Godber
1974–
TV
Rising Damp
Alan
1974–
TV
The Donati Conspiracy
Robert Sadler
1973
TV
The Lovers!
Geoffrey Scrimshaw
1973
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Beckinsale still alive?
Richard Beckinsale passed away on March 19, 1979 at age 31.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Beckinsale?
Richard Beckinsale is best known for roles in Porridge, Rentadick, Bloody Kids.
How many movies has Richard Beckinsale been in?
Over a 8-year career (since 1971), Richard Beckinsale has appeared in 11 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Richard Beckinsale's first movie?
The career of Richard Beckinsale began with Detective Waiting (1971).
What is Richard Beckinsale's most recent movie or series?
Richard Beckinsale's most recent release is Bloody Kids, which premiered on March 22, 1980.
What TV shows has Richard Beckinsale appeared in?
On television, Richard Beckinsale has appeared in Porridge, Rising Damp, Going Straight, The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes.
Richard Beckinsale
1947-07-06 · Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in the British ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. He died of a congenital heart defect at the age of just thirty one in 1979.