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Richard Beckinsale

Born: 6-Jul-1947
Birthplace: Carlton, Nottingham, England
Died: 19-Mar-1979
Location of death: Sunningdale, Berkshire, England
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Remains: Buried, Mortlake Crematorium, London, England

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Actor

Nationality: England
Executive summary: Porridge

Wife: Margaret Bradley (m. 1965, div. 1971, one daughter)
Daughter: Samantha Beckinsale (actress, b. 23-Jul-1966)
Wife: Judy Loe (actress, m. 1977, until his death, one daughter)
Daughter: Kate Beckinsale (actress, b. 26-Jul-1973)

    High School: Alderman White Secondary Modern School (dropped out)
    University: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

    TELEVISION
    Porridge Lennie Godber (1974-77)
    Rising Damp Alan Moore (1974-77)
    The Lovers Geoffrey Scrimgeor (1970-71)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Porridge (12-Aug-1979)
    The Lovers! (1973)
    Rentadick (1972)






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