Richard Beckinsale
Biography
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom on July 6, 1947. He was known for his acting work with twenty-four known credits. He was recognized for his roles as Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge and as Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He was the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Richard Beckinsale died at the age of thirty-one on March 19, 1979, due to a congenital heart defect.
Career overview
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, on July 6, 1947. During his career, he became best known for his television comedy roles. He played the character Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge and portrayed Alan Moore in the British ITV sitcom Rising Damp. Across his career in acting, he accumulated twenty four known credits in television and film.
In addition to his television work, he was the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Beckinsale passed away at the age of thirty one on March 19, 1979, having died of a congenital heart defect.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Comedy Classics: Porridge (2022) as (archive footage)
- Bloody Kids (1980) as Detective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed)
- Bloomers (1979)
- Porridge (1979) as Lennie Godber
- Going Straight (1978) as Lenny Godber
- Last Summer (1977) as Johnny
- Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) as Godber
- Three for All (1975) as Jet Bone
- The Floater (1975) as Michael Robson
- Porridge: No Way Out (1975) as Godber
- Porridge (1974) as Lennie Godber
- Rising Damp (1974) as Alan
- If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them (1974) as The Young Man
- The Donati Conspiracy (1973) as Robert Sadler
- The Lovers! (1973) as Geoffrey Scrimshaw
- Rentadick (1972) as Hobbs
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Richard Frobisher
- Justice (1971) as Terry Watson
- Detective Waiting (1971) as Lewis
- Play for Today (1970) as Michael Robson
- The Lovers (1970)
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Pete
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Dermot
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Angus MacFee
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Johnny
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Lewis
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Richard Beckinsale best known for?
Richard Beckinsale is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bloomers (1979), Going Straight (1978), Clerks (1994), Rising Damp (1974).
When and where was Richard Beckinsale born?
Richard Beckinsale was born on July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK. They passed away on March 19, 1979.
How many credits does Richard Beckinsale have?
Richard Beckinsale has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2022.
What is Richard Beckinsale's background in cinema and television?
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom on July 6, 1947. He was known for his acting work with twenty-four known credits. He was recognized for his roles as Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge and as Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He was the father of act...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Porridge (1974) as Lennie Godber — aged about 26
- Going Straight (1978) as Lenny Godber — aged about 30
- The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) as Richard Frobisher — aged about 23
- Rising Damp (1974) as Alan — aged about 26
- Justice (1971) as Terry Watson — aged about 23
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Pete — aged about 21
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