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James Beck(1929-1973)

  • Actor
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James Beck in Dad's Army (1968)
Londoner James Beck took to the Theatre at the end of his National Service, playing roles as diverse as Shylock to Archie Rice in "The Entertainer". His role as Cockney spiv Private Walker in Dad's Army made him a familiar face, if not a familiar name. His life was cut short before a potentially much more interesting career.
BornFebruary 21, 1929
DiedAugust 6, 1973(44)
BornFebruary 21, 1929
DiedAugust 6, 1973(44)
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Known for

Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
Dad's Army
8.1
TV Series
  • Pte. Joe Walker
  • Private Green
Dad's Army (1971)
Dad's Army
6.9
  • Pte. Walker
  • 1971
Outbreak of Murder
TV Series
  • Det. Sgt. David
Flower of Evil (1961)
Flower of Evil
TV Mini Series
  • Policeman

Credits

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Actor



  • Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier, and Arthur Lowe in Dad's Army (1968)
    Dad's Army
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Pte. Joe Walker
    • Private Green
    • 1968–1973
  • Romany Jones (1972)
    Romany Jones
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Bert Jones
    • 1972–1973
  • Love Thy Neighbour (1973)
    Love Thy Neighbour
    5.9
    • Cyril
    • 1973
  • Bunny Lewis in A Couple of Beauties (1972)
    A Couple of Beauties
    4.1
    Short
    • Sidney
    • 1972
  • Benny Hill in A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958)
    A Christmas Night with the Stars
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Private Joe Walker - Dad's Army segment
    • Private Joe Walker
    • Private Walker - Dad's Army segment
    • 1968–1972
  • My Wife Next Door (1972)
    My Wife Next Door
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Mr. Fielding
    • 1972
  • Scoop
    5.4
    TV Series
    • Corker
    • 1972
  • Comedy Playhouse (1961)
    Comedy Playhouse
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Policeman
    • Johnny
    • Sydney - Bus Conductor
    • 1963–1972
  • John Alderton, David Barry, Peter Cleall, Peter Denyer, Liz Gebhardt, Carol Hawkins, and Leon Vitali in The Fenn Street Gang (1971)
    The Fenn Street Gang
    5.9
    TV Series
    • Auctioneer
    • 1972
  • Patricia Hayes and Dandy Nichols in The Trouble with You, Lilian (1971)
    The Trouble with You, Lilian
    TV Series
    • Man
    • 1971
  • The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968)
    The Morecambe & Wise Show
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Captain Bligh's Crewman
    • 1971
  • Dick Emery in The Dick Emery Show (1963)
    The Dick Emery Show
    6.8
    TV Series
    • 1971
  • Dad's Army (1971)
    Dad's Army
    6.9
    • Pte. Walker
    • 1971
  • Carry on Loving (1970)
    Carry on Loving
    5.9
    • Mr. Roxby (uncredited)
    • 1970
  • Jackanory (1965)
    Jackanory
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Storyteller
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • February 21, 1929
    • Islington, North London, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 6, 1973
    • Roehampton, London, England, UK(pancreatitis)
  • Spouse
    • Kay Beck? - August 6, 1973 (his death)
  • Other works
    Played The Sergeant in BBC Radio 2's thriller serial "The Events at Black Tor".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Was opening a summer fete when he fell ill. A few days later, the actor passed away.
  • Quotes
    [As spoken in an interview with Ken Windsor on the success of Dad's Army] It just happens to be funny and that is the success of the show and also the great team spirit that we have, we all like each other very much and get on well together and this also contributes I think.
  • Trademarks
      Pencil thin moustache
  • Nickname
    • Jimmy

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