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.[1][2] He also played Michael in the BBC Radio 4 drama Tracks.[3]
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.[4] Director Josie Rourke dedicated Mary Queen of Scots to Beckett's memory. He played the role of Walter Mildmay, English Chancellor of the Exchequer.[5]