Kate Beckinsale: Plaque Honours Father Richard Jul 17th 2013, 15:14
A plaque has been unveiled by actress Kate Beckinsale in honour of her actor father Richard.
He was best known for playing Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in ITV's Rising Damp in the 1970s.
The Nottingham-born actor died aged 31 in 1979 after suffering a heart attack.
A tearful Kate Beckinsale at the ceremony His daughter visited his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, for a ceremony where the blue plaque was revealed.
Headteacher Mark North said: "It's a real honour for the school to be a part of this special occasion, dedicated to the memory of Richard Beckinsale.
Richard Beckinsale pictured alongside Ronnie Barker on the set of Porridge "We are also honoured to host Mr Beckinsale's family and friends.
"We place a high priority on the performing arts in school, and hope that pupils will continue to be inspired by Richard's career for many years to come."
The actress, 39, has starred in movies including Underworld, Total Recall and The Last Days of Disco.
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