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Richard Beckinsale
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Born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire
Born on 7th of July 1947
Died in Sunningdale, Berkshire
Died on 19th of March 1979

Born 1947. Died 1979 – Actor.

Studied at RADA before turning professional in 1968. Made television debut in Coronation Street in 1969. Best known for his role as Lennie Godber in the sitcom Porridge. Died of a heart attack in his sleep.

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