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.Tributes paid to W1A star Alex Beckett following his death aged 35. The Daily Telegraph, Retrieved on 12 April 2018. He also played Michael in the BBC Radio 4 drama Tracks.
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. Director Josie Rourke dedicated Mary Queen of Scots to Beckett's memory. He played the role of Walter Mildmay, English Chancellor of the Exchequer.
There is an annual darts tournament named in Beckett's honour at The Barley Mow, Marylebone, where he once worked as a manager.
Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 2015 Youth Bearded Screenwriter 2018 Mary Queen of Scots Walter Mildmay Posthumous release (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
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