Richard Beckinsale

Richard Beckinsale
Beckinsale as Lennie Godber in Porridge
Born	Richard Arthur Beckinsale (1947-07-06)6 July 1947 Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England
Died	19 March 1979(1979-03-19) (aged 31) Sunningdale, Berkshire, England
Resting place	Mortlake Crematorium, Kew, London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1962–1979
Spouses	Margaret Bradley ​ ​ (m. 1965; div. 1971)​ Judy Loe ​ (m. 1977)​
Children	Samantha Kate

Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 – 19 March 1979) was an English actor. He played Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He was the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale.