Richard Beckinsale | |
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 Beckinsale as Lennie Godber in Porridge | |
| Born | Richard Arthur Beckinsale 6 July 1947 Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Died | 19 March 1979 (aged 31) Sunningdale, Berkshire, England |
| Resting place | Mortlake Crematorium, Kew, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–1979 |
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Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 – 19 March 1979) was an English actor. He played Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale.