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 His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. [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. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. Richard Beckinsale: Movies, TV, and Bio - Amazon You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Whalley. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." While at Crewe, Beckinsale played such roles as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night, and the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Arthur Beckinsale - Historical records and family trees - MyHeritage 0 cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England. That is what people mean by 'timing.' He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. [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. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. Family members linked to this person will appear here. All Pictures results for Arthur John Beckinsale. Try again. Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Arthur John Beckinsale. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. They had one child. His comedy was based on the truth. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873-1924 - Ancestry You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Arthur John Beckinsale - Ancestry.com His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. 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Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. 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. Kates grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Richard Beckinsale - Biography - IMDb Judy Loe and Stephen Frears participated in the discussion of Beckinsale's life and career. 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. 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". Print Family Tree Parents. Judith Margaret Loe is a theater and television actress from England. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Kate is the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale (Richard Arthur Beckinsale) and Judy Loe (Judith M. Loe). Margaret was born on March 14 1917. Arthur John Beckinsale (1917-2003) - Find a Grave Memorial Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. 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. 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]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. This browser does not support getting your location. There was a problem getting your location. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. He gave them a good upbringing. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Writer 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. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. rcel.async = true; rcds.appendChild(rcel); Beckinsale holds the distinction of having starred in three different sitcoms, each of which won the BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy, in three successive years: Porridge in 1977, Rising Damp in 1978, and Going Straight in 1979. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. Thanks for your help! He had it all.". 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. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. People Projects Discussions Surnames [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. Facts of Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Beckinsale starred in his final television comedy, Bloomers, the five completed episodes of which eventually aired in September and October 1979 on BBC 2. She will play the lead role of Addy. 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 }}. [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. Arthur John Beckinsale, born 1899 - Ancestry Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. The show featured jokes, poetry, and music. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Father of Richard Beckinsale. Richard Beckinsale was born in Nottinghamshire in England on 6th July 1947 to an average middle class family of Arthur Beckinsale and Maggie 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. 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. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. Richard Beckinsale: Movies, TV, and Bio - amazon.com Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. 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. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Husband of Private and Private Sorry! Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. Richard is a well-educated person. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. 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". [4]:81 They finally married in 1977, prior to Kate starting nursery school. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. 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. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Also contributing were his co-stars, Barker and Rising Damp's Don Warrington. [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. Kate Beckinsale Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics - Healthy Celeb The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. BIO - RICHARD BECKINSALE: Handsome Devil OhMiss Jones! "He thought he was wonderful. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor who became a household name in the 70s owing to his acting skills particularly in the TV series 'Porridge', where he portrayed the widely loved character of Lennie Godber. She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. 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. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); [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. 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. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. He has been dead for a long now. 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. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. This is a carousel with slides. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. Kate Beckinsale, Judy Loe, David Walliams, and Michael Sheen attended the ceremony. [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. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. 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. She is recognized for her appearances in films such as Prince of Jutland (1994), Emma (1996), and The Golden Bowl (2000), as well as American films such as Pearl Harbor (2001), Tiptoes (2003), and others. In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. Richard Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 Million USD. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. To ask a question, He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. Your email address will not be published. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). How do we create a person's profile? In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Kate Beckinsale. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Richard Beckinsale Biography - Famousbio Edit your search or learn more. Arthur John Beckinsale, born 1899 - Ancestry When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. ", 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. [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. 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. [30][31][32], Beckinsale was married twice. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Kate has a daughter, actress Lily Mo Sheen, with her former partner, actor Michael Sheen. Year should not be greater than current year. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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). He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. There is no greater testament. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. 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. 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. 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. Samantha Beckinsale. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. When asked to comment on his death years later, Kate Beckinsale said, "It was so sudden. In 1974 he was cast alongside Ronnie Barker as the first-time prison inmate Lennie Godber, in a new BBC sitcom Porridge. Richard Beckinsale Wiki & Bio Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. 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. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. Your email address will not be published. "[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. 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. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Add to your scrapbook. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. It does not store any personal data. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). 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). [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. 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. In October 1980, Frederick Muller Ltd published a volume of Beckinsale's poetry entitled "With Love" (ISBN 0-584-10387-5). He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. Info Share. We have set your language to Please enter your email and password to sign in. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com 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. One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor. When Beckinsale was accepted into RADA, they moved to London. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Make sure that the file is a photo. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Please try again later. 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