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James Beck Biography

James Beck seen through the eyes of biographer Mariska Schrieken

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I softened him [Walker] quite a bit from the original script. He
was an absolute so-and-so, and he still is – but with this difference:
whatever he does to other people, he’s always loyal to his pals. He’s one
of life’s winners, Walker – the kind who end up as millionaires.
- James Beck

Look through the GALLERY with some of the fabulous photos I've been collecting about James, with his beloved wife, Kay, his friends, fellow actors, and more!

*This Gallery will be updated regularly.*

If you have photos, stories, or articles about Jimmy, please get in touch through the CONTACT page.
Thank you, Mariska

  • stanley james
  • Jimmy (right), Trevor Bannister (top)
  • Jimmy and Kay relaxing 1970s (courtesy of estate James Beck)
  • Quote James Beck: 'The cast is pretty good, but I don't think much of the script. I don't think it's going anywhere.'
  • Jimmy and Kay clown painting (courtesy of estate James Beck)
  • Z Agency (1968)
  • Jimmy & Rita Street in "Redcar" (1955)
  • Jimmy Beck, studio portrait (1955)
  • Jimmy 10 years old
  • Quote James Beck: 'I don't want to go on just doing "Dad's Army". There must come a time when it will stop; apart from that, I don't want to get typecast as an actor who only plays "spivs".'
  • Jimmy as Private Walker (photo BBC)
  • James Beck In front of fireplace

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