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Richard Beckinsale (1947-1979) was an English actor who starred in sitcoms such as Porridge and Rising Damp. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale.
Mar 19, 2019 · Forty years ago today, rising comedy star Richard Beckinsale , a favourite in the hugely popular sitcoms Rising Damp and Porridge, died in his sleep aged just 31, leaving behind a devastated wife...
Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, known for his roles in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. He died of a heart attack at age 31 in 1979, after filming the sequel series Going Straight.
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- Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK
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- Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, UK
Apr 9, 2019 · The Widow actress Kate Beckinsale's family has a long history in showbiz, from her Porridge actor father Richard Beckinsale, to her sister Samantha Beckinsale.
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Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, known for his roles in sitcoms like "Porridge" and "Rising Damp". He died of a heart attack at 31, leaving behind his wife Judy Loe and two daughters, including Kate Beckinsale.
- July 6, 1947
- March 19, 1979
Mar 19, 2019 · Richard Beckinsale was a rising comedy star in Rising Damp and Porridge when he died of a heart attack at 31 in 1979. Celebrities recall his talent, charm and potential in this tribute article.
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Mar 21, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Richard Beckinsale, the late actor who starred in Porridge, Rising Damp and other classic sitcoms. Discover his early struggles, his on-screen chemistry with Ronnie Barker and Leonard Rossiter, and his tragic death at 31.