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Richard Beckinsale

Acting

2.8 Popularity Jul 06, 1947 (31 years old) 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 t...

Biography

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

Filmography 22

2022
Comedy Classics: Porridge Movie

as (archive footage)

1980
Bloody Kids Movie

as Detective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed)

1979
1979
Porridge Movie

as Lennie Godber

1978
Going Straight TV

as Lenny Godber

1977
Last Summer Movie

as Johnny

1976
1975
Porridge: No Way Out Movie

as Godber

1975
The Floater Movie

as Michael Robson

1975
Three for All Movie

as Jet Bone

1974
Porridge TV

as Lennie Godber

1974
Rising Damp TV

as Alan

1973
The Donati Conspiracy TV

as Robert Sadler

1973
The Lovers! Movie

as Geoffrey Scrimshaw

1972
Rentadick Movie

as Hobbs

1971
Justice TV

as Terry Watson

1971
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes TV

as Richard Frobisher

1971
Detective Waiting Movie

as Lewis

1970

Photos 1

Richard Beckinsale Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 06, 1947 (31 years old)
Died March 19, 1979
Place of Birth Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK
Years Active 1956 - 2022
Popularity 2.8
Career Stats
22 Total Credits
12 Movie Roles
10 TV Roles
1 Photos