James Beck
British actor (1929–1973)
Stanley James Carroll Beck (21 February 1929 – 6 August 1973) was an English actor. He is best remembered for his role as Private Joe Walker, the cockney spiv in the popular BBC sitcom Dad's Army.
James Beck | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stanley James Carroll Beck 21 February 1929 |
| Died | 6 August 1973 (aged 44) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1961–73 |
| Spouse | Kay Beck (?–1973) (his death) |
Beck was born on 21 February 1929 in Islington, London, England. He was married to Kay Beck until his death in 1973. Beck died on 6 August 1973 from pancreatitis in Roehampton, Wandsworth, London, England, aged 44.
References change
Further reading change
- Pertwee, Bill (2009). Dad's Army: The Making of a Television Legend. Anova Books. pp. 56–59. ISBN 978-1-84486-105-7.
Other websites change
- James Beck on IMDb
- James Beck at Find a Grave
- James Beck at the British Film Institute
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