Portrait of Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Jul 06 1947
Birthplace: Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK

Death: Mon, Mar 19 1979
Richard Beckinsale is 31 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Comedy Classics: Porridge
Comedy Classics: Porridge
Richard Beckinsale would have been no older than 31 in Comedy Classics: Porridge as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of Bloody Kids
Bloody Kids
Richard Beckinsale would have been no older than 31 in Bloody Kids as 'Detective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1980
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
Richard Beckinsale would have been no older than 31 in Porridge as 'Lennie Godber'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1979
Poster of Last Summer
Last Summer
Richard Beckinsale was 30 in Last Summer as 'Johnny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1977
Poster of Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Richard Beckinsale was 29 in Porridge: The Desperate Hours as 'Godber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976
Poster of Porridge: No Way Out
Porridge: No Way Out
Richard Beckinsale was 28 in Porridge: No Way Out as 'Godber'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1975
Poster of The Floater
The Floater
Richard Beckinsale was 27 in The Floater as 'Michael Robson'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1975
Poster of Three for All
Three for All
Richard Beckinsale was 27 in Three for All as 'Jet Bone'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1975
Poster of If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them
Richard Beckinsale was 26 in If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them as 'The Young Man'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of The Lovers!
The Lovers!
Richard Beckinsale was 25 in The Lovers! as 'Geoffrey Scrimshaw'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Rentadick
Rentadick
Richard Beckinsale was 25 in Rentadick as 'Hobbs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1972
Poster of Detective Waiting
Detective Waiting
Richard Beckinsale was 24 in Detective Waiting as 'Lewis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Bloomers
Bloomers
Richard Beckinsale would have been no older than 31 in Bloomers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1979
Poster of Going Straight
Going Straight
Richard Beckinsale was 30+ in Going Straight as 'Lenny Godber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 24 1978
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
Richard Beckinsale was 27+ in Porridge as 'Lennie Godber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 05 1974
Poster of Rising Damp
Rising Damp
Richard Beckinsale was 27+ in Rising Damp as 'Alan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1974
Poster of Justice
Justice
Richard Beckinsale was 24+ in Justice as 'Terry Watson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Richard Beckinsale was 24+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Richard Frobisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of The Lovers
The Lovers
Richard Beckinsale was 23+ in The Lovers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1970
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Richard Beckinsale was 23+ in Play for Today as 'Michael Robson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Richard Beckinsale was 9+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956