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"[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. Something went wrong, please try again later. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [33] They separated in 1968 when Margaret took Samantha back to live in Nottingham and Beckinsale left London to work in repertory in Crewe. One scene showed Beckinsale questioning a character in the film with a tough stance, and looking quite different than his usual appearance with much shorter cropped hair. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Failed to delete memorial. Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. Early life Richard was a very handsome man. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Richard Arthur Beckinsale. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) "He thought he was wonderful. [4]:17 As a teenager at Alderman White Secondary Modern School, he played the lead in Tobias and the Angel and also appeared as Hsieh Ping-Kuei in Lady Precious Stream, which earned him a positive review in the Nottingham Evening Post. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. Failed to report flower. Carlton Cemetery. When he did not arrive at the rehearsal for the sixth and final episode of Bloomers the next morning, a member of the production team rang his house, and the phone was answered by family friend Rosana Bradley, who had been staying at the house to help take care of Kate, but who had not been there the previous night. Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. [15], From 1974 to 1977, Beckinsale starred as prison inmate Lennie Godber alongside Ronnie Barker in the hit BBC sitcom Porridge. At some point that day, he had also called his elder daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. People Projects Discussions Surnames His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year. 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 [38], A biography of Beckinsale, titled The Richard Beckinsale Story was published in 2008 by author David Clayton. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. Kate has been involved in many relationships. Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. Not too skinny as Victoria Beckham or Sharni Vinson. [41] According to his Bloomers co-star Anna Calder-Marshall, during the recording of the first episode, he told her he had suffered some kind of black-out, and had some dizzy spells. He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. He gave them a good upbringing. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. Three days after Beckinsale's death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Genealogy for Arthur John Beckinsale (1917 - 2003) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. GREAT NEWS! 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. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. [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. As filming on the show progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift, and towards the end of filming he was complaining of pains in his arms. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. In 1965, he married his pregnant girlfriend, a local Nottingham woman named Margaret Bradley, whom he had met in 1964 while singing at a folk club. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. He told her he felt tired. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [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. That summer saw the release of the film version of Porridge. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale 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. 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. Beckinsale holds the distinction of having starred in three different sitcoms, each of which won the BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy, in three successive years: Porridge in 1977, Rising Damp in 1978, and Going Straight in 1979. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Although Beckinsale does not noticeably appear in the film, director Stephen Frears stated that there are a small number of scenes in which Beckinsale is just off camera, as well as a scene in which he is in a car, although indistinguishable to the viewer. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. 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. Throughout his TV series run, Beckinsale also did a 19-month run in the West End play Funny Peculiar, for which he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for "Actor of the Year in a New Play" and "Comedy Performance of the Year. A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. [18], While appearing in Porridge on the BBC, Beckinsale simultaneously starred as naive medical student Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp[19] also from 1974 to 1977. To ask a question, For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. Facts of These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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Done button to see the photos in the gallery. [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. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. 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 Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. 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. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. 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. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. "[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. A system error has occurred. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Only 18,000 pounds were left after taxes. [17] Actor Brian Glover, who played the character Cyril Heslop on Porridge, stated that Heslop's line "I read a book once; green it was" from the first episode, New Faces, Old Hands, was actually Beckinsale's idea. [4]:157 Loe underwent the operation on Wednesday 14 March and while she remained in the hospital recuperating, Beckinsale continued to work on Bloody Kids and resumed work on the sixth episode of Bloomers, commuting between London by day and Southend-on-Sea by night. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. 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). He was a great loss.". He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. Geni requires JavaScript! [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. Like Richard, she is also an English actress. He used to play a lot of charity soccer, but the terrible thing is that he was a family man. [30][31][32], Beckinsale was married twice. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. Biography. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. Please try again later. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Name: Arthur Beckinsale. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Judith & Wendy. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. All Rights Reserved. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. based on information from your browser. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. He was built with a slim body type. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Pictures. He used to participate in school plays. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. He made his TV debut in Coronation Street in 1969, as a policeman who arrested the redoubtable Ena Sharples. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. Beckinsale, Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow), Charles Victor Beckinsale, Kathleen Sawers (born Beckinsale), Emily Dorothy Parker (born Beckinsale), Olive Mclernon (born Beckinsale), Richard Beckinsale,
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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. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). 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. ", In the 2006 film Venus, during a scene inside the actors' church, St Paul's, Peter O'Toole's character, an aging actor, points out Beckinsale's plaque, as an example of an actor who died in his prime. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); He dropped out of school in 1962 to pursue a career as a professional actor. Married to Margaret Barlow with. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. Judy was married to Richard until the actor died. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Richard has two siblings. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Beckinsale's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo. Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. [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. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. 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. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. We encourage you to . [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. 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. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. He was an effortless charmer." James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. Talking about her personal life, she was born on 6th March 1947 in Urmston, Lancashire. It featured interviews with family, friends, and co-workers of Beckinsale's. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. He had it all.". She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to wake him up. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. There is a problem with your email/password. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . He holds England's Citizenship as a national identity. Stephen Frears, who had dinner with him a few days before he died, said: "He talked about having high cholesterol but also raged against the National Theatre for not taking him seriously as an actor.". Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. At the time of his death, he was only 31 years old. 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. Both of his daughters are pursuing an acting career and has made their names as British actress. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. [4]:155-156 Because of an industrial dispute at the BBC in late December 1978, the filming of the sixth episode of Bloomers had to be postponed until March.[42]. [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. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. 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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. At the time, they both put it down to nerves; she was due to have an operation to increase the couple's chances of having another child. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. He was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. Kate Beckinsale is currently 49 according to her birthdate July 26, 1973 Sun Sign Leo Born Place Finsbury Park, London, England, United Kingdom Nationality Education Beckinsale attended Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, West London. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Richard Beckinsale was interested in acting since his early days. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. Year should not be greater than current year. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. So we believed him at all times. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. She will play the lead role of Addy. He has kept his private life away from the public eyes. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. The post-mortem examination revealed that he had coronary artery disease, which caused the heart attack. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. [21] Because of a scheduling conflict with the musical I Love My Wife, in which he was starring, Beckinsale was unable to appear in the fourth series of Rising Damp. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Arthur Beckinsale Bio Details Full name Arthur John Beckinsale Gender Male Occupations Legal Executive Salesperson Married 3 children together 1941 Margaret Beckinsale Arthur Beckinsale Children Wendy Postlethwaite born 1942, age 76 (approx.) Try again. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. 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 spent his childhood in his hometown. His breakthrough came when starring opposite Paula Wilcox in the Granada sitcom The Lovers, which brought him an award as best television newcomer for 1971. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. His final major performance was as the lead in the sitcom Bloomers, although he only lasted five episodes before passing away. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. How do we create a person's profile? Kate is the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale (Richard Arthur Beckinsale) and Judy Loe (Judith M. Loe). Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Forty years ago today, rising comedy star Richard Beckinsale , a favourite in the hugely popular sitcoms Rising Damp and Porridge, died in his sleep aged just 31, leaving behind a devastated wife and two bewildered young daughters . When asked to comment on his death years later, Kate Beckinsale said, "It was so sudden. [36], Beckinsale stated that towards the end of his 19th-month run with the play Funny Peculiar, he took Valium and had several instances of having to start the play over again, due to overwork and mental strain. Early life. 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.
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