Richard Beckinsale
Actor
Born Jul 6, 1947 · Carlton, Nottinghamshire, UK
Active 1956–1979
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.
Filmography
Porridge (1974) — Lennie GodberRising Damp (1974) — AlanPorridge (1979) — Lennie GodberGoing Straight (1978) — Lenny GodberPorridge: No Way Out (1975) — GodberThe Floater (1975) — Michael RobsonLast Summer (1977) — JohnnyThe Rivals of Sherlock Holmes (1971) — Richard FrobisherPorridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) — GodberBloody Kids (1980) — Detective Ritchie (uncredited; Died before filming completed)The Donati Conspiracy (1973) — Robert SadlerPlay for Today (1970) — Michael RobsonDetective Waiting (1971) — LewisJustice (1971) — Terry WatsonITV Playhouse (1967) — JohnnyITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) — Angus MacFee · Dermot · PeteThe Lovers (1970)The Lovers! (1973) — Geoffrey ScrimshawArmchair Theatre (1956) — LewisBloomers (1979)Rentadick (1972) — HobbsThree for All (1975) — Jet BoneIf There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them (1974) — The Young Man