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. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale 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. In October 1980, Frederick Muller Ltd published a volume of Beckinsale's poetry entitled "With Love" (ISBN 0-584-10387-5). This browser does not support getting your location. [4]:159. In addition to this, his daughter Kate Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $25 M, and Samantha has amassed $1.5 M. Beckinsale was in discomfort in his chest and arms by March 18, 1979, but he decided not to seek medical care. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. People Projects Discussions Surnames However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. PRIVACY TAKE-DOWN REQUEST 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. 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. var referer="";try{if(referer=document.referrer,"undefined"==typeof referer||""==referer)throw"undefined"}catch(exception){referer=document.location.href,(""==referer||"undefined"==typeof referer)&&(referer=document.URL)}referer=referer.substr(0,700); 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. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He was the youngest of the three children of his parents. Make sure that the file is a photo. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on. Richard grew up in a fairly small house with a sister Judy and was keen on acting since his early days. 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He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. [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. 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. Via Wikimedia Commons at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_Beckinsale_TIFF,_2008.jpg, Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Chiswick, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Sunningdale, Windsor and Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom, Mortlake Crematorium, Mortlake, London Borough of Richmond upon the Thames, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom. To ask a question, He spent his childhood in his hometown. He explained: "I told him it's a very dicey profession. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? [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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Alan protests. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. 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 cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Richard married first name Beckinsale. [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. At the start of 1979 the world looked to be at Beckinsale's feet. Connect to 120 Beckinsale profiles on Geni, Mar 8 2003 - Basford, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, England, Margaret Beckinsale, "Maggie" (born Barlow), Mar 8 2003 - Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Arthur William Beckinsale, Mary Beckinsale (born Mitchell), een Sawers (born Beckinsale), Emily Dorothy Parker (born Beckinsale), Olive Mclernon (born Beckinsale), Arthur John (Born 1917)?? Like his weight, other physical measurement including his dress size, shoe size, etc of the actor is also not revealed to date. 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. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor widely known in his country. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. This is a carousel with slides. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) 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. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. [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. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. [58], In 2013, a blue plaque in Beckinsale's memory was unveiled at his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. Richard Beckinsale was born in Nottinghamshire in England on 6th July 1947 to an average middle class family of Arthur Beckinsale and Maggie Barlow. Learn more about managing a memorial . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. However, their marriage did not go well and they parted ways. Richard is a well-educated person. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. Please enter your email and password to sign in. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. As a result, he won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, turning professional in 1968. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. 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. 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.) To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. rcel.async = true; He made his TV debut in. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. In Porridge (1974-1977) and its sequel series Going Straight (1978), he played jail convict Leonard Arthur Lennie Godber, and in Rising Damp (1979), he played medical student Alan Moore (1974-1978). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). In 1974 he was cast alongside Ronnie Barker as the first-time prison inmate Lennie Godber, in a new BBC sitcom Porridge. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. Kate Beckinsale. Richard Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 Million USD. He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Florence was the daughter of Alfred Aldred and Clara Winn. Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. He was a great loss.". Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. He also appeared in various other repertory productions around the country, including Hull, Leeds, London, and Colchester. He was an effortless charmer." Search above to list available cemeteries. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. It does not store any personal data. Celeb obsessed? Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo. Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. Richard had a similar innocence. He used to participate in school plays. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. He was built with a slim body type. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. Record information. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. That summer saw the release of the film version of Porridge. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. [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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. 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. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. Judy was married to Richard until the actor died. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. 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. 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. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. Try again later. Samantha Beckinsale. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Personal Life. Genealogy for Arthur John Beckinsale (1917 - 2003) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. He attended the class in College House Junior School inChilwell. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. Arthur John Beckinsale found inLondon, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 Arthur John Beckinsale found in1851 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found inEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Arthur John Beckinsale found inEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 All Rights Reserved. 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. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com 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. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. 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. Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. "[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. 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. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. He was very good-looking. 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. [4]:158 He then took his five-year-old daughter Kate to visit Loe in hospital. Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. 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. Facts of These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. You can always change this later in your Account settings. [33] They separated in 1968 when Margaret took Samantha back to live in Nottingham and Beckinsale left London to work in repertory in Crewe. storms Rigsby. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. Talking about his religious beliefs, the actor has not revealed this information. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. We encourage you to . Name: Arthur Beckinsale. It featured interviews with family, friends, and co-workers of Beckinsale's. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Early life. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. 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 show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". 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). This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. This account has been disabled. Not much is known about his sibling. 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. [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. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. I am most distressed for his family. He had died during the night due to a heart attack. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Richard married first name Beckinsale. Try again later. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. 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. 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. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. 0 cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Richard has two siblings. Edit your search or learn more. Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Kate has a daughter, actress Lily Mo Sheen, with her former partner, actor Michael Sheen. After the divorce from Margaret, the actor again married Judy Loe. 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. [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. 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. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much.
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