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Richard Beckinsale
Born 1947-07-06Carlton, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Comedy Classics: Porridge(archive footage)Bloody KidsDetective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed)PorridgeLennie GodberLast SummerJohnnyPorridge: The Desperate HoursGodberPorridge: No Way OutGodberThe FloaterMichael RobsonThree for AllJet BoneIf There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent ThemThe Young ManThe Lovers!Geoffrey ScrimshawRentadickHobbsDetective WaitingLewis