Richard Beckinsale

TV Actor

Birthday July 6, 1947

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Mar 19, 1979 (31)

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About

English actor best known for his role as Lennie Godber in the BBC television series, Porridge.

Before Fame

He attended Alderman White Secondary Modern School but left when he was 15 years old to pursue acting.

Trivia

His poetry was published in 1980 with a book called With Love.

Family Life

He was married twice, to Judy Loe and Margaret Bradley, and had two daughters, Samantha and Kate.

Associated With

His first role was in 1970 in the television series, The Lovers with actress, Paula Wilcox.