David Ellison (1939 – 10 June 2010) was a British television actor born in Stalybridge, probably best remembered for his portrayal of police sergeant Joseph Beck, in the 1980s BBC television series Juliet Bravo. He also had minor roles in TV shows such as Coronation Street, The Sweeney, Ripping Yarns, Heartbeat, Last of the Summer Wine, The Bill and Waiting For God.
He gave up acting in 1995 and retired to the village of Beer in Devon. He died on 10 June 2010.
1994
as Jack Choak
1992
as Old Santa Claus
1992
as Ted Halliwell
1990
as Mr Nichols
1988
as Inspector John Hallam
1986
as Ron Wilson
1985
as Mr Etheridge
1984
1980
as Sergeant Joseph Beck
1980
1978
as Det. Sgt. Bell
1976
1975
as Ted
1975
as Vaughton
1975
as Dutchman
1973
as 1st Bricklayer
1973
as Gary
1970
as Fred
1965
as Sportsmaster
1965
as 'Freezer' Man
1964
as Photographer
1956
as Sportsmaster