Roy Beck

Acting

Roy Beck

Born April 1, 1952 · St. Pancras, London, England, UK (age 74)

Roy has an exuberant family film heritage spanning seven decades. As a youngster he followed his father and dabbled in front of camera performances before undergoing formal training at Rank Film Laboratories at Denham. From here successfully moving into TV post-production, editing both in London and Toronto, principally with CBC LE programmes, in the 70s and 80s. He went on to set up and run many …

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Return of the JediReturn of the Jedi · 1983
Return of the Jedi
7.91983
MovieAdventureAction
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel before the evil Emperor.
Christopher RobinChristopher Robin · 2018
Christopher Robin
7.32018
MovieAdventureComedy
Christopher Robin, the boy who had countless adventures in the Hundred Acre Wood, has grown up and lost his way. Now it’s up to his spirited and loveable stuffed animals, Winnie The Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang, to rekindle their friendship and remind him of endless days of childlike wonder and make-believe, when doing nothing was the very best something.
Murphy's WarMurphy's War · 1971
Murphy's War
6.11971
MovieDramaWar
Murphy is the sole survivor of his crew, that has been massacred by a German U-Boat in the closing days of World War II. He is rescued, and ends up at a forgotten mission station near the mouth of the Orinoco, and begins to plot his vengeance. He wishes to sink the U-Boat by means of any method imaginable to him, and sets about to make the courageous attempt, assisted by Louis, the administrator of the local oil company.
The RevolutionaryThe Revolutionary · 1970
The Revolutionary
5.31970
MovieDrama
"A", a member of a student protest organization, becomes disenchanted by his group's inability to effect real change. Emboldened to pursue more radical methods by the older, experienced leftist organizer Despard, "A" unwittingly becomes party to a labor strike that turns violent. Ultimately held responsible by the authorities for the fracas, "A" allies himself with terrorist Leonard, who intends to avenge those jailed in the protest.
Inadmissible EvidenceInadmissible Evidence · 1968
Inadmissible Evidence
7.01968
MovieDrama
A lawyer's agonizing journey to the breaking point of his private and professional lives as he becomes more and more alienated from everyone connected with him.
ToomorrowToomorrow · 1970
Toomorrow
4.61970
MovieComedyScience Fiction
A group of students pay their way through school by forming a pop band called Toomorrow. Sonic vibrations from a special instrument called a ‘tonaliser’ cause an extraterrestrial to abduct the group, and have them entertain the Alphoid population.
JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened?JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened? · 2021
JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened?
8.52021
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
For the first time, exclusive and never before heard audio diaries of legendary detective Lou Smit will reveal captivating insight into one of America's most notorious cold cases - the murder of 6-year-old pageant queen JonBenét Ramsey.
Come Back, Little ShebaCome Back, Little Sheba · 1977
Come Back, Little Sheba
7.01977
MovieDramaTV Movie
An emotionally remote recovering alcoholic and his dowdy, unambitious wife face a personal crisis when they take in an attractive lodger.

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King of KensingtonKing of Kensington · 1975
King of Kensington
5.71975
Series
King of Kensington is a Canadian television sitcom which aired on CBC Television from 1975 to 1980. The show starred Al Waxman as Larry King, a convenience store owner in Toronto's Kensington Market who was known for helping friends and neighbours solve problems. His multicultural group of friends consisted of Nestor Best, Max, and Tony "Duke" Zarro, who hung around regularly to the perennial disapproval of King's mother Gladys. The show was popular with viewers; prior to the start of the fourth season one of the producers noted that show drew 1.5 to 1.8 million viewers weekly. For the first three seasons, Fiona Reid played his wife Cathy. At the end of the third season, Reid decided to leave the series, so Larry and Cathy divorced. The show never fully recovered its stride or chemistry as Larry pursued other relationships, most notably with Gwen Twining in the final season. The show's gentle but politically conscious humour is seen by some critics as a Canadian version of the topical Norman Lear sitcoms of the 1970s, such as All in the Family and Maude. The series was syndicated to some American stations during the height of its popularity, including WTTG in Washington, D.C.

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