Richard Beckinsale

Deceased · Born: Jul 6, 1947 · Died: Mar 19, 1979

Personal Details

Born Jul 6, 1947 Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK

Spouse

Judy Loe
( Dec 31, 1969 to Mar 19, 1979 )
Margaret Bradley
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Relatives

Lily Mo Sheen (Grandchild)

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

Career

acting

1979