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James Beck

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James Beck

Birth
Islington, London Borough of Islington, Greater London, England
Death
6 Aug 1973 (aged 44)
Roehampton, London Borough of Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Burial
Putney Vale, London Borough of Wandsworth, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Cremated at Putney Vale
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British actor. Famed for his role as "Private Walker" in the legendary BBC comedy series "Dad's Army". Beck also appeared in "Love Thy Neighbour" and "Romany Jones". A potentially highly rewarding career for Beck was sadly cut short in 1973 following a burst pancreas which caused his premature death.
British actor. Famed for his role as "Private Walker" in the legendary BBC comedy series "Dad's Army". Beck also appeared in "Love Thy Neighbour" and "Romany Jones". A potentially highly rewarding career for Beck was sadly cut short in 1973 following a burst pancreas which caused his premature death.

Bio by: Kieran Smith

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Kieran Smith
  • Added: Mar 18, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8528932/james-beck: accessed ), memorial page for James Beck (21 Feb 1929–6 Aug 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8528932, citing Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, Putney Vale, London Borough of Wandsworth, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.