Quick Facts
Born:
1947-07-06
Birthplace:
Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK
Credits:
22 Total Roles
Richard Beckinsale
Acting
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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.
Known For
Porridge
Lennie Godber
Porridge
Lennie Godber
Rising Damp
Alan
Going Straight
Lenny Godber
Rentadick
Hobbs
Bloody Kids
Detective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed)
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Richard Frobisher
Play for Today
Michael Robson
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Comedy Classics: Porridge MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 1980 | Bloody Kids MOVIE | Detective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed) |
| 1979 | Bloomers TV | Self |
| 1979 | Porridge MOVIE | Lennie Godber |
| 1978 | Going Straight TV | Lenny Godber |
| 1977 | Last Summer MOVIE | Johnny |
| 1976 | Porridge: The Desperate Hours MOVIE | Godber |
| 1975 | Porridge: No Way Out MOVIE | Godber |
| 1975 | The Floater MOVIE | Michael Robson |
| 1975 | Three for All MOVIE | Jet Bone |