James Beck Online
An unofficial website dedicated to English
actor James Beck best remembered for his
role as Private Joe Walker in the popular
BBC comedy series Dad's Army.
The talented and diverse actor appeared in
many tv and radio shows and acted extensively
on stage. During his time with York
Repertory Company, James performed in
plays, musicals and pantomines including A
View from the Bridge, The Merchant of Venice,
The Entertainer and King Henry IV Part I
and II.
Television appearances in Coronation Street,
Z Cars, Softly Softly and Dixon of Dock Green
followed, before James finally achieved fame
in David Croft and Jimmy Perry's comedy
series, Dad's Army in 1968.
A very promising career was cut tragically
short when James died in 1973 at the age
of 44.
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