Alex Beckett (actor)
British actor
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Peter Alexander Beckett (30 June 1982 – 10 April 2018) was a British actor. He was best known for his role in the BBC TV comedy series Twenty Twelve and its follow-up W1A. He played many theatre roles, including Higgins in Pygmalion in 2017, and several characters, including Fidel Castro, in the 2013 musical hybrid production of the Neon Neon album Praxis Makes Perfect.[1][2] He also played Michael in the BBC Radio 4 drama Tracks.[3]
30 June 1982
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| Born | Peter Alexander Beckett 30 June 1982 Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK |
| Died | 10 April 2018 (aged 35) South Norwood, London, England, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–2018 |
Death
Beckett died at his home in South Norwood, London, on 10 April 2018, aged 35, in what was ruled by the coroner to be suicide by hanging; it was noted that, at the time of his death, Beckett had been suffering from depression for almost a year.[4] Director Josie Rourke dedicated Mary Queen of Scots to Beckett's memory. He played the role of Walter Mildmay, English Chancellor of the Exchequer.[5]
There is an annual darts tournament named in Beckett's honour at The Barley Mow, Marylebone, where he once worked as a manager.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Youth | Bearded Screenwriter | |
| 2018 | Mary Queen of Scots | Walter Mildmay | Posthumous release; final film role (dedicated in memory) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Child's Christmases in Wales | Carol Singer | TV movie |
| 2011–12 | Twenty Twelve | Barney Lumsden | 6 episodes |
| 2014–17 | W1A | 7 episodes | |
| 2015 | The Scandalous Lady W | Capt. Leversuch | TV movie |
| 2015–18 | I Live with Models | Seth | 8 episodes |
| 2017 | The End of the F***ing World | Jonno | episode 1.7 |
| 2018 | Stath Lets Flats | Marcus | 5 episodes; released posthumously |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Tracks | Michael |
