Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. [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. Once, he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he went there but got failed in the first audition. At the time of his death, he was only 31 years old. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. 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. He attended the class in College House Junior School inChilwell. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Like his weight, other physical measurement including his dress size, shoe size, etc of the actor is also not revealed to date. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to wake him up. He also appeared in various other repertory productions around the country, including Hull, Leeds, London, and Colchester. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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. He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. Celeb obsessed? Age: 86 Years, 17 Mar 2003 is the interment date, England and Wales, Death Index, 1989-2021, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She looks fit to me. His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. The sense of loss was widely felt because Beckinsale was not only admired for his acting skills but loved by all who knew him. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. All Rights Reserved. [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. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. A clearly distressed Barker delivered a brief but emotional acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. based on information from your browser. 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. 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. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. His final major performance was as the lead in the sitcom Bloomers, although he only lasted five episodes before passing away. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. Edit your search or learn more. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. 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. Private Member Photos. And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. Verify and try again. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [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. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. [3] While attending College House Junior School in Chilwell, Beckinsale appeared in his first of many school plays . Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? I'm convinced he would have become an international actor." He has been dead for a long now. He was very good-looking. 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. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. 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. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. 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); [4]:124-125, Beckinsale enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and he performed in folk clubs in Nottingham as a teenager. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. Birth: xx xxx xxxx. Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. Something went wrong, please try again later. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. 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. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). "[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. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest schoolfriend and two daughters. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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. 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. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Richard had a similar innocence. [4]:159. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [4]:81 They finally married in 1977, prior to Kate starting nursery school. Richard Arthur Beckinsale. [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. [62][63], Rising Damp co-star Frances de la Tour said of Beckinsale's acting ability: "Richard was a brilliant young actor as so many have testified. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. Login to request to join the Trusted List. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Kate has been involved in many relationships. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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.". 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. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. Richard grew up in a fairly small house with a sister Judy and was keen on acting since his early days. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He explained: "I told him it's a very dicey profession. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. In October 1980, Frederick Muller Ltd published a volume of Beckinsale's poetry entitled "With Love" (ISBN 0-584-10387-5). Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. [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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Personal Life. We encourage you to . [56], In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor widely known in his country. [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. 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. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. Samantha Beckinsale. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. 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". Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a189dea0e7982820ee25a4ee8a3281d4" );document.getElementById("afe063943e").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Not much is known about his sibling. 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. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. Husband of Private and Private Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor. Failed to remove flower. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. It does not store any personal data. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. 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. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. 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. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; Try again later. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. with Margaret Beckinsale Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Judy Yates born 1946, age 72 (approx.) He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Richard married first name Beckinsale. She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. 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. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Briers said: "The character of Lennie Godber had a kind of innocence which was a danger but also a kind of protection against prison life. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. People Projects Discussions Surnames "We didn't really know whether it was acting genius, or whether it was that he was so short-sighted.". [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. Please try again later. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Kate is an actress and model from England. The show featured jokes, poetry, and music. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. The pair had some memorable exchanges. Learn more about merges. 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. Your email address will not be published. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com [52] On 19 April 1979, one month after his death, more than 300 people attended a memorial service at the actors' church St Paul's in Covent Garden. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. Geni requires JavaScript! 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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Kate is the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale (Richard Arthur Beckinsale) and Judy Loe (Judith M. Loe). 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). But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Florence was the daughter of Alfred Aldred and Clara Winn. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); Genealogy for Arthur John Beckinsale (1917 - 2003) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. 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. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. His daughter Kate has 5.4M followers on Instagram and goes by the username @katebeckinsale. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 1970 He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972). There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. "Len really loved Richard," recalls Don Warrington. 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. As a result, he won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, turning professional in 1968. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. After graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. Early life [ edit] Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Richard married first name Beckinsale. His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. Before going to bed, he telephoned a couple of friends and during the conversation, he repeated that he had been feeling unwell, and also said that he had some pain in his chest and arms. 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. 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.". 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 Print Family Tree Parents. 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. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. David was the son of John Enoch Jones. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This account has been disabled. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. [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. 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. 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 The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. [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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. [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. Son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret Beckinsale Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { 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 }}. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. Beckinsale left school at 16 already bitten by the acting bug but his first job was as an upholsterer at the local bus company. She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. Three days after Beckinsale's death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. Learn how your comment data is processed. He spent a year working in numerous manual labour jobs, including spells as an upholsterer's apprentice, a pipe inspector, and an assistant in a grocery business. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He was the youngest of the three children of his parents. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. Married to Margaret Barlow with. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. he was one of famous English actor (1947-1979) with the age years old group. Oops, something didn't work. 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.) 1977. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. She will play the lead role of Addy. The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career.