IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. 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. Three days after Beckinsale's death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. send a private message to the profile manager, Gregory Rose. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. Thanks for your help! The show featured jokes, poetry, and music. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Porridge co-star Ronnie Barker commented on Beckinsale's premature death, saying: "He was so loved. Kate Beckinsale, Judy Loe, David Walliams, and Michael Sheen attended the ceremony. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Beckinsale (222573512)? Kate has a daughter, actress Lily Mo Sheen, with her former partner, actor Michael Sheen. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). 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. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. 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. 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. Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. 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 Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. [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. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Failed to delete memorial. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. This includes his income, properties, and assets. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. She will play the lead role of Addy. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom The Lovers. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Birth: xx xxx xxxx. 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. "[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. I'm convinced he would have become an international actor." It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. 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. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Name: Arthur Beckinsale. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. [4]:38 While at RADA, Beckinsale won a prize for comedy. 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. [38], A biography of Beckinsale, titled The Richard Beckinsale Story was published in 2008 by author David Clayton. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. 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.) It was a minor ratings hit and brought some much-needed fame to Beckinsale.Beckinsale's career reached new heights with the hit sitcoms "Porridge" and "Rising Damp". 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. "Len really loved Richard," recalls Don Warrington. The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. He then moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre, like most newly graduated actors at the time, and then made his television debut in 1969 as a police officer in Coronation Street, in which he had to arrest veteran character Ena Sharples. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on. x x Siblings. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. [5][4]:26-29, At 16, Beckinsale enrolled at Nottingham College, Clarendon, taking the drama teacher's training programme and spent the next two years there, until he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." Talking about his religious beliefs, the actor has not revealed this information. Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. [4]:81 They finally married in 1977, prior to Kate starting nursery school. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was surprised by Eamonn Andrews with the famed 'big red book' for an appearance on This Is Your Life. Both of his daughters are pursuing an acting career and has made their names as British actress. 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. Richard was a good dad to his daughters. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? PRIVACY TAKE-DOWN REQUEST 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Family: wikipedia Photos and archival records He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. 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 }}. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Beckinsale's friend and Rising Damp co-star Don Warrington agrees. Private Member Photos. Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. After a stint as a clerk at the gas board he worked as a pipe inspector at an ironworks. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. 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. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. var rcds = document.getElementById("rcjsload_b42b6d"); The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! [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. Failed to report flower. Your email address will not be published. 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 has not provided any information regarding his siblings. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. [58], In 2013, a blue plaque in Beckinsale's memory was unveiled at his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. [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. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. Death: Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. Personal Life. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . 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. Print Family Tree Parents. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. 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. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. [13], After being recommended by several other actors for the part, Beckinsale landed his first starring role as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers (197071), opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. Richard Beckinsale, the late English actor, was her first husband. He told her he felt tired. He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. Kate Beckinsale. This is a carousel with slides. rcel.async = true; Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. How do we create a person's profile? His comedy was based on the truth. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". She looks fit to me. Married to Margaret Barlow with. Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. There was a memorial segment for Beckinsale during the series in which his daughters, Samantha and Kate took part. 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). That summer saw the release of the 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. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. [4]:124-125, Beckinsale enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and he performed in folk clubs in Nottingham as a teenager. 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. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He has kept his private life away from the public eyes. He subsequently starred alongside Barker in Going Straight (1978), a spin-off of Porridge in which the two criminal characters are seen on the outside rebuilding their lives. 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. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. rcel.src = "//trends.revcontent.com/serve.js.php?w=76341&t="+rcel.id+"&c="+(new Date()).getTime()+"&width="+(window.outerWidth || document.documentElement.clientWidth)+"&referer="+encodeURIComponent(referer); Richard Beckinsale was a goodnatured, easy-going lad from Nottingham who made his first stage appearance at the age of eight in his school production of Snow White. [30][31][32], Beckinsale was married twice. Pictures. It does not store any personal data. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. Like Richard, she is also an English actress. [38] Some of the footage of Beckinsale, which could not be included in the film, was shown during the 2000 ITV tribute, The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale, as well as the 2016 ITV3 documentary, Rising Damp Forever. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. 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. In Rising Damp, he played Alan, a long-haired Left-wing medical student, the butt of jibes from his bullying landlord Rigsby, played by the late Leonard Rossiter. Learn more about managing a memorial . He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. "He thought he was wonderful. In October 1980, Frederick Muller Ltd published a volume of Beckinsale's poetry entitled "With Love" (ISBN 0-584-10387-5). 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. The day before he died, Beckinsale and five-year-old daughter Kate went to see Judy, in hospital after an operation. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). Beckinsale left school at 16 already bitten by the acting bug but his first job was as an upholsterer at the local bus company. [4]:159. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. 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. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. 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. The pair had some memorable exchanges. Talking about her personal life, she was born on 6th March 1947 in Urmston, Lancashire. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. [22][20]:419. Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. "We didn't really know whether it was acting genius, or whether it was that he was so short-sighted.". 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. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. They had one child. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. His daughter Kate has 5.4M followers on Instagram and goes by the username @katebeckinsale. 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. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. Geni requires JavaScript! He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. [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. 1977. 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. 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. During his training, Beckinsale accepted a comedy award. Richard is not active on social media. Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? Lotterby was too upset to speak, but a tearful Barker said: "The death of my friend Richard Beckinsale has robbed me of the joy of this award but the pride of winning it still remains.". In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. Judith Margaret Loe is a theater and television actress from England. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. rcds.appendChild(rcel); March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. 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.". A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. Facts of 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. For more celebrity reads like this, Visit our page Featured Biography. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. Try again later. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you.