Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Not much is known about his sibling. rcel.async = true; rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. ). Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. This account has been disabled. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Father of Richard Beckinsale. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. People Projects Discussions Surnames That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. Info Share. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. His daughter Kate has 5.4M followers on Instagram and goes by the username @katebeckinsale. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. 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Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). [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. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. Really? })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. [4]:159. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". Oops, we were unable to send the email. Resend Activation Email. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. 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Richard Beckinsale, the late English actor, was her first husband. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He explained: "I told him it's a very dicey profession. he was one of famous English actor (1947-1979) with the age years old group. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Arthur John Beckinsale found in London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 Arthur John Beckinsale found in 1901 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found in 1911 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found in England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Potential photos and documents After the divorce from Margaret, the actor again married Judy Loe. Try again. Biography. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Early life [ edit] The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. In 1989, she made her acting debut in the television series Agatha Christies Poirot The Adventure of Johnny Waverly. She is well recognized for her role as Lesley in the sitcom Shelley, which she played from 1989 to 1992. Arthur John Beckinsale Start a FameChain Other Partners Professional Partners Siblings Other Partners Professional Partners Siblings Mother of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Margaret Beckinsale Start a FameChain His Other Children Children Together Wendy Postlethwaite born 1942, age 76 (approx.) Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest school friend and two daughters. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [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]. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. Birth: xx xxx xxxx. Your email address will not be published. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Norman was born in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. Family: wikipedia Photos and archival records Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. rcds.appendChild(rcel); The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year. 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. [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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . He was very good-looking. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. He subsequently had further signs of ill health, but he attributed them to his nerves.By 18 March, 1979, Beckinsale was suffering from pain in his chest and arms, but decided against seeking further help. She will play the lead role of Addy. Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Rising Damp co-star Frances de la Tour stated: "It is such a shock that someone as young and obviously fit as him should die so suddenly. You'll be out of work more than in and you must have a second string to your bow, even if it's hairdressing or something like that.". It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. "[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. With filming completed on the film version of Porridge, Beckinsale started work on a sitcom for the BBC called Bloomers, and also prepared to start work on the film Bloody Kids. She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. 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 memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. 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 graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. His comedy was based on the truth. [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 next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972).His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom "The Lovers" (1970-1971). That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. This browser does not support getting your location. Carlton Cemetery. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. 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. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 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. send a private message to the profile manager, Gregory Rose. [4]:23 Beckinsale left school at 15 with ambitions to become a professional actor but he was still too young to go to drama school. [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. He was worried about his health and sought medical help, but his doctor reassured him that his only health problems were " an overactive stomach lining, and slightly high cholesterol". He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. Plans had been drawn up to make a film of Rising DampBeckinsale's other big sitcom successand ultimately the film was made in 1980. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. The pair had some memorable exchanges. There is no greater testament. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. He toured the United Kingdom with such roles as the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz", Sir Andrew Aguecheek in "Twelfth Night", and the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet. He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. 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. Richard Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 Million USD. 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. 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 Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Whalley. They had one child. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. All Rights Reserved. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. He played Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. Beckinsale quit Rising Damp in 1977, the same year that Porridge was brought to a natural end after his character of Godber was released from his prison sentence in the final episode. [55], When Beckinsale's book of poetry, With Love was published in 1980, Judy Loe, Ronnie Barker, and Richard Briers appeared on The Russell Harty Show to talk about the book and recite some of the poetry. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. [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. He has got one daughter from each marriage. It featured interviews with family, friends, and co-workers of Beckinsale's. Beckinsale's friend and Rising Damp co-star Don Warrington agrees. Try again later. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. Richard had a similar innocence. He made his TV debut in. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. All Pictures results for Arthur John Beckinsale. ", 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. There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. 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. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. During his training, Beckinsale accepted a comedy award. Failed to delete memorial. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. Richard Arthur Beckinsale. [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. [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. [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. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. 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. Writer Eric Chappell stated: "Although not the oldest, he was the most experienced sitcom actor of the quartet, having already appeared in The Lovers and Porridge. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. Learn how your comment data is processed. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. Born on 19 March 1979 in United Kingdom, Richard Beckinsale started his career as English actor (1947-1979) . It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. 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. He also woke up in a cold sweat having had a dream he was dying from a heart attack. He spent his childhood in his hometown. "The trajectory of his career was upwards. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. After graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. 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. However, their marriage did not go well and they parted ways. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. 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. Try again later. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career.