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Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale

Actor · born 6 July 1947 · Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK

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.

Where to start: Great Comedy Moments (2001).

As actor 12

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Richard Beckinsale movie?

By viewer score, Great Comedy Moments (2001) at 0.0/10.

What are Richard Beckinsale’s most popular movies?

Porridge.

How many movies has Richard Beckinsale made?

12 films on TMDB, 12 as actor.

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