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Kate Beckinsale unveils plaque for father Richard | |
(about 9 hours later) | |
Hollywood actress Kate Beckinsale has unveiled a plaque in honour of her late television star father at his former school in Nottinghamshire. | |
Richard Beckinsale, who starred in Porridge, attended College House Junior School in Chilwell, in the 1950s. | Richard Beckinsale, who starred in Porridge, attended College House Junior School in Chilwell, in the 1950s. |
Kate, who starred in Total Recall, was accompanied by her mother Judy Loe and film director husband Len Wiseman. | |
Head teacher Mark North said he hoped children would continue to be inspired by Richard Beckinsale's career. | Head teacher Mark North said he hoped children would continue to be inspired by Richard Beckinsale's career. |
Mr Beckinsale is best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in ITV's Rising Damp. | Mr Beckinsale is best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in BBC sitcom Porridge and Alan Moore in ITV's Rising Damp. |
He died aged 31 in 1979, after suffering a heart attack. | He died aged 31 in 1979, after suffering a heart attack. |
Mr 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. | Mr 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. |
"It was a once in a lifetime experience for us all. We are honoured to have hosted such distinguished guests. | |
"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." | "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." |
Kate Beckinsale was also unexpectedly joined by ex-partner and actor Michael Sheen and comedian David Walliams for the unveiling on Wednesday afternoon. | |
Kate, who was born in 1973, has starred in the Underworld films and in the 2012 remake of Total Recall. | |
Her half-sister Samantha is also an actress and played a firefighter in ITV's London's Burning for two years from 1990. | Her half-sister Samantha is also an actress and played a firefighter in ITV's London's Burning for two years from 1990. |
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