James Beck

Biography

Stanley James Carroll Beck was born on February 21, 1929, in Islington, North London. He began his acting career with the Unicorn Players and made his debut at the Granville Theatre in 1949. Notable roles include Private Joe Walker in the BBC sitcom "Dad's Army" from 1968 until his sudden death in 1973, and Brian in the 1970 film "I Am a Groupie".