Reginald Beckwith

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Characters played by Reginald Beckwith

Kenniston — Thunderball (1965)

Minor character appearing in various Bond films, typically in background or supporting capacities.

Receptionist — A Shot in the Dark (1964)

Hotel or office receptionist providing minor plot interactions.

Friar Tuck — The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954)

Loyal companion of Robin Hood, jovial and brave

Coggett — The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)

A resident of Titfield who appears in the village railway story.

Lumdsen — The 39 Steps (1959)

Lumdsen is Nellie Lumsden's husband and is involved in helping Hannay escape capture at The Gallows. He works with Nellie to create a diversion while Hannay is concealed among the cycle party. Though his role is limited, his assistance supports Hannay's flight from the police and the conspirators.

Alfie Pearce — Aunt Clara (1954)

Alfie is involved in training Clara's greyhounds with Lily Pearce. He and Lily mislead Clara into thinking the dogs are champions, although they are not. At the races, Alfie substitutes a champion for his usual loser, but Clara's hot dogs make the animal fade; Alfie loses money and a cup, and Clara expects him to race fairly thereafter.

Meyer (uncredited) — Doctor in Distress (1963)

Minor character in hotel or travel settings.

Reginald — The Ugly Duckling (1959)

Reginald is a suitor to Henrietta who hopes to marry her. He suggests that Henry should be kept out of the way if the marriage takes place, showing his lack of sympathy for her brother. He and Henrietta attend the event where the jewels are to be displayed, as Henry and Victor try to return them.

Publican — Up the Creek (1958)

Pub owner encountered during shore leave.

Alfred Harper — Double Bunk (1961)

Alfred Harper is the owner who tricks newlyweds Jack and Peggy into buying his rundown houseboat as they face eviction from their London flat. His sale sets the central adventure in motion, leading the couple and their friends to repair the boat and take it down the Thames. The summary does not provide further details about his actions or relationship with the other characters.

Career Overview

Reginald Beckwith has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently The Doctor Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Men of Sherwood Forest, Hair of the Dog, In Which We Live: Being the Story of a Suit Told by Itself. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1908-11-02
Birth Place
York, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7308595), public domain (CC0).