Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor who became a household name in the 70s owing to his acting skills particularly in the TV series 'Porridge', where he portrayed the widely loved character of Lennie Godber. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. Thanks for your help! Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. He used to play a lot of charity soccer, but the terrible thing is that he was a family man. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. The sense of loss was widely felt because Beckinsale was not only admired for his acting skills but loved by all who knew him. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Arthur William Beckinsale, 1873 - 1924 Arthur William Beckinsale 1873 1924 Arthur William Beckinsale was born on month day 1873, at birth place , to Arthur John Beckinsale and "The trajectory of his career was upwards. Samantha Beckinsale. There was an error deleting this problem. The couple had a child together Samantha. [39] Although Beckinsale was pleased with the success of the sitcoms he starred in, he expressed a desire to play more serious roles as he got older. Kate has been involved in many relationships. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale [4]:81 They finally married in 1977, prior to Kate starting nursery school. Failed to report flower. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). He financially supported himself through a series of odd jobs.In 1963, Beckinsale was enrolled at Nottingham College, Clarendon, pursuing a drama teacher's training programme. He was very good-looking. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Born in Nottingham in 1947, the youngest of three children (sisters Judith and Wendy), to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. Year should not be greater than current year. Richard Beckinsale was interested in acting since his early days. Print Family Tree Parents. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. [45] According to David Jason, who was at the party, Beckinsale left the party at around 11:30, in order to attend another friend's party. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He has got one daughter from each marriage. I am most distressed for his family. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. The day before he died, Beckinsale and five-year-old daughter Kate went to see Judy, in hospital after an operation. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. A week before he died, Beckinsale complained to his wife Judy Loe of feeling unwell and said he was unable to take her to hospital. Early life [ edit] [14] The show put both leading performers in the eye of the public and a film version was made in 1973 with both Beckinsale and Wilcox reprising their roles. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. Beckinsale's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. Name: Arthur Beckinsale. Celeb obsessed? This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He told The Express: "He was a very fine actor who could turn his hand to anything. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. David was the son of John Enoch Jones. His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. Kates maternal grandmother was Nancy Jones (the daughter of David Richard Jones and Lucy Hunt). As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. [48] Beckinsale had expressed worries about his cholesterol to friend Stephen Frears over dinner just days earlier, but he seemed healthy and fit and had no cardiac problems in his medical records. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [61], In 2018, as part of an art project in Beckinsale's former hometown of Beeston, a mural of him was commissioned by the town council and painted by the French street artist, Zabou. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. This browser does not support getting your location. Richard Beckinsale, the late English actor, was her first husband. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962).Beckinsale attended College House Junior School in Chilwell,and performed in many school plays. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. His final major role was as the leading actor in the sitcom "Bloomers", but only five episodes were completed before his death.In December, 1978, While filming episodes for "Bloomers", Beckinsale suffered from dizzy spells. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. Richard is a well-educated person. Alan protests. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. There is no greater testament. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. Richard had a similar innocence. Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please enter your email and password to sign in. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. In addition to this, his daughter Kate Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $25 M, and Samantha has amassed $1.5 M. Beckinsale was in discomfort in his chest and arms by March 18, 1979, but he decided not to seek medical care. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. He left Alderman White Secondary Modern School at 15 with ambitions to become an actor, so while working in numerous manual jobs he enrolled at a Nottingham adult drama class. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Beckinsale appeared in the films Rentadick (1972)[26] and Three for All (1975) and made appearances in several other television series such as the Stephen Frears-directed ITV Playhouse episode "Last Summer" in 1977. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, playing a hard-nosed detective character in contrast to the naive characters he had played before. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. [4]:173 Although Beckinsale left more than 65,000 (equivalent to 350,000 in 2021) in his will, only approximately 18,000 was left after taxes and other costs. Writer James Saunders's original script reveals that Beckinsale was due to attend the sixth and last rehearsal for the final episode of the series on the day he died, with the show to be recorded the following day. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . Carlton Cemetery. RONNIE BARKER READS A 'SPECIAL' NOTE TO RICHARD BECKINSALE ON 'THIS IS YOUR LIFE', Richard with his baby daughter and her mum Judy, Richard with his wife, Judy, and five-year-old Kate in the year he died, Kate was just five when her father died of a massive heart attack, Richard starred in Porridge with Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale actor with wife Judy Loe and daughter Kate, family man Richard with wife Judy and daughter Kate, Richard was on the cusp of super stardom when he tragically died, Kate playing with her dad Richard, and mum Judy, as a child, Richard played opposite Ronnie Barker in the TV comedy, Porridge. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Arthur John Beckinsale found inLondon, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 Arthur John Beckinsale found in1851 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found inEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Arthur John Beckinsale found inEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. Arthur John Beckinsale (1899 - Unknown) Photos: 10 Records: 148 Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. Richard has two siblings. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. He was an effortless charmer." Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. How do we create a person's profile? 0 cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. In October 1980, Frederick Muller Ltd published a volume of Beckinsale's poetry entitled "With Love" (ISBN 0-584-10387-5). Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest schoolfriend and two daughters. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. "[4]:126, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:50, "Venus if you will, send a girl for me to thrill", "Book review: The Richard Beckinsale Story", "Kate Beckinsale unveils plaque for father Richard", "Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale thanks Beeston for new mural of her dad calling it 'unbelievably wonderful', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Beckinsale&oldid=1140477362, Episode: "Tales of Piccadilly: A Room Full of Holes", Episode: "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway", This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:50. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor, best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the British ITV sitcom Rising Damp. He also appeared in the films Rentadick (1972) and Three for All (1975) and made appearances in several other television series such as the ITV Playhouse episode "Last Summer" in 1976. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on. Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England Plot . [9][10][4]:55-63 Following his stint in 1969 playing Hamlet, Beckinsale took a brief hiatus from acting and worked at a bottle factory, before returning to acting soon after. He also woke up in a cold sweat having had a dream he was dying from a heart attack. [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. He has been dead for a long now. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. In January 1979, for an insurance policy for a film, Beckinsale passed a full medical examination in which his heart, lungs, breathing, and blood pressure were checked. Major children and living persons must directly contact the, Relationship with Margaret Barlow (spouse), Browse using this individual as Sosa/Ahnentafel #1, List of all individuals in the family tree, {{ 'gw_downgraded_access_back_to_max'|translate }}. According to his Bloomers co-star Anna Calder-Marshall, during the recording of the first episode, Beckinsale told her he had suffered some kind of black-out, and also had some dizzy spells. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was the youngest of the three children of his parents. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. "We didn't really know whether it was acting genius, or whether it was that he was so short-sighted.". Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was accepted on the second attempt. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Make sure that the file is a photo. [11][12], Beckinsale made his television debut in 1969 as a police officer in Coronation Street, in which he had to arrest veteran character Ena Sharples. [2][3], While attending College House Junior School in Chilwell, Beckinsale appeared in his first of many school plays, playing Dopey in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. Edit your search or learn more. At the time of his death, Beckinsale had almost completed Bloomerswriter James Saunders's original script reveals that Beckinsale was due to attend the sixth and last rehearsal for the final episode of the series on the day he died, with the show to be recorded the following day. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. To use this feature, use a newer browser. They had one child. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. On ITV, he was playing naive medical student Alan Moore in Rising Damp (voted ITV's best-ever sitcom in the Britain's Best Sitcom poll in 2004) while also starring alongside Ronnie Barker in the BBC sitcom Porridge as Lennie Godber. Beckinsale had expressed worries about his cholesterol to friend Stephen Frears over dinner just days earlier, but he seemed healthy and fit and had no cardiac problems in his medical records. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. As a result, he won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, turning professional in 1968. There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Learn how your comment data is processed. 1970 He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972). Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She is most known for her roles in the television shows Singles and Space Island One. Judy began appearing in repertory theater productions in Crewe and Chester after graduating . She was a member of the original British cast of Hair, the hit rock musical. Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. His daughter Kate has 5.4M followers on Instagram and goes by the username @katebeckinsale. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor. [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Birthday: July 6, 1947 ( Cancer) Born In: Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England 5 6 Actors #2193 Comedians #362 Film & Theater Personalities #4757 Quick Facts British Celebrities Born In July Also Known As: Richard Arthur Beckinsale Died At Age: 31 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Judy Loe (1977-1979), Margaret Bradley (1965-1971) father: Arthur John Beckinsale "[20]:910 Beckinsale had previously worked with Leonard Rossiter in the 1974 Johnny Speight drama If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have To Invent Them. https://www.geni.com, Picture of Kates paternal great-grandmother, Mary Mitchell (first one from the top) http://www.myheritage.com, Kates maternal grandfather, Norman Scarborough Loe, on the 1911 England and Wales Census https://www.familysearch.org. 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He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. His best known characters were prison inmate Leonard Arthur "Lennie" Godber in "Porridge" (1974-1977) and its sequel series "Going Straight" (1978), and medical student Alan Moore in "Rising Damp" (1974-1978).Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale . Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. [16] Barker had suggested actor Paul Henry for the role of Godber, owing to Henrys being from Birmingham (as Godber was meant to be), but director Sydney Lotterby chose Beckinsale instead. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, the youngest of three children, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. var referer="";try{if(referer=document.referrer,"undefined"==typeof referer||""==referer)throw"undefined"}catch(exception){referer=document.location.href,(""==referer||"undefined"==typeof referer)&&(referer=document.URL)}referer=referer.substr(0,700); Samantha is an English actress who is best known for playing Firefighter Kate Stevens in the ITV drama series Londons Burning, which aired from 1986 until 2002. The two are frequently spotted together. In 1974 he was cast alongside Ronnie Barker as the first-time prison inmate Lennie Godber, in a new BBC sitcom Porridge. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Place of Birth: Hounslow, Middlesex, England, U.K. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. This concerned him enough to make an appointment to see a doctor, but the doctor could not find anything wrong apart from an overactive stomach lining, and slightly high cholesterol. Judith & Wendy. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. He told her he felt tired. His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom The Lovers. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. He left Alderman White Secondary Modern School at 15 with ambitions to become an actor, so while working in numerous manual jobs he enrolled at a Nottingham adult drama class. He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. 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