https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. Ronnie Barker and Fulton MacKay of Porridge, Leonard Rossiter and Don Warrington of Rising Damp, and Paula Wilcox of The Lovers all gave tributes during the show.[28]. Arthur John Beckinsale - Ancestry.com Richard Beckinsale - IMDb Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. It made him vulnerable but he was never one for upstaging, scene-stealing and the kind of action which substituted technique for truth. 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. BIO - RICHARD BECKINSALE: Handsome Devil OhMiss Jones! 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. Family: wikipedia Photos and archival records After a stint as a clerk at the gas board he worked as a pipe inspector at an ironworks. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. [9][10][4]:55-63 Following his stint in 1969 playing Hamlet, Beckinsale took a brief hiatus from acting and worked at a bottle factory, before returning to acting soon after. 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. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. Try again later. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. Richard Beckinsale - Tv, Birthday and Personal Life He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. He toured the United Kingdom with such roles as the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz", Sir Andrew Aguecheek in "Twelfth Night", and the title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Florence was the daughter of Alfred Aldred and Clara Winn. Something went wrong, please try again later. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. Learn how your comment data is processed. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. 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. The couple had a child together Samantha. [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. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. [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 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. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. Early life [ edit] Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. Oops, something didn't work. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. Connect to 120 Beckinsale profiles on Geni, Arthur John Beckinsale, Margaret Beckinsale (born Barlow), Postlethwaite (born Beckinsale), Yates (born Beckinsale), Kathrin Romany Beckinsale, Beckinsale, July 6 1947 - Nottingham, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Mar 19 1979 - Sunningdale, Berkshire, England, Arthur John Beckinsale, Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow), Samantha Jane Trinder (born Beckinsale), Kathrin Romany (Kate) Sheen (born Beckinsale), Mar 19 1979 - Sunningdale, United Kingdom, introduction of a new car model. People Projects Discussions Surnames Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. [33] They separated in 1968 when Margaret took Samantha back to live in Nottingham and Beckinsale left London to work in repertory in Crewe. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? GREAT NEWS! Richard is a well-educated person. Father of Richard Beckinsale. Kate has been involved in many relationships. Born on 19 March 1979 in United Kingdom, Richard Beckinsale started his career as English actor (1947-1979) . He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. [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. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" He has been dead for a long now. Kate's great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. She is most known for her roles in the television shows Singles and Space Island One. Judy began appearing in repertory theater productions in Crewe and Chester after graduating . She was a member of the original British cast of Hair, the hit rock musical. He attended the class in College House Junior School inChilwell. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. However, their marriage did not go well and they parted ways. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. Sorry! 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. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. Failed to report flower. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. [4]:155-156 Because of an industrial dispute at the BBC in late December 1978, the filming of the sixth episode of Bloomers had to be postponed until March.[42]. 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. [46] Jo Apted, wife of The Lovers director Michael Apted, stated that Beckinsale attended a party at her house on Saturday night and felt unwell the next day. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Richard Beckinsale Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. He used to play a lot of charity soccer, but the terrible thing is that he was a family man. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. ", 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. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. 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. Arthur John Beckinsale : Family tree by Franois RIVALLAIN - Geneanet Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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.". There was a memorial segment for Beckinsale during the series in which his daughters, Samantha and Kate took part. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Richard has two siblings. During the conversation he repeated that he had been feeling unwell, and also said that he had some pain in his chest and arms. Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. 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Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! Weve updated the security on the site. [4]:17 As a teenager at Alderman White Secondary Modern School, he played the lead in Tobias and the Angel and also appeared as Hsieh Ping-Kuei in Lady Precious Stream, which earned him a positive review in the Nottingham Evening Post. [15], From 1974 to 1977, Beckinsale starred as prison inmate Lennie Godber alongside Ronnie Barker in the hit BBC sitcom Porridge. Richard Beckinsale Biography - Famousbio This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Both of his daughters are pursuing an acting career and has made their names as British actress. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? 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. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. This account has been disabled. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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. Birth: xx xxx xxxx. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. x x Siblings. Richard Beckinsale Wiki & Bio rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. The sense of loss was widely felt because Beckinsale was not only admired for his acting skills but loved by all who knew him. 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His final major performance was as the lead in the sitcom Bloomers, although he only lasted five episodes before passing away. 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. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. Married to Margaret Barlow with. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor widely known in his country. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. "[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. Arthur Beckinsale - Historical records and family trees - MyHeritage 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. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. He took a day off to go for an audition for a drama course. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. [30][31][32], Beckinsale was married twice. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. He subsequently starred alongside Barker in Going Straight, a spin-off of Porridge in which the two criminal characters are seen on the outside rebuilding their lives. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was very good-looking. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. In 1974 he was cast alongside Ronnie Barker as the first-time prison inmate Lennie Godber, in a new BBC sitcom Porridge. 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. Arthur Beckinsale Family Tree & History, Ancestry & Genealogy - FameChain Husband of Private and Private 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. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. 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. "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { Early life. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Richard married first name Beckinsale. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. Beckinsale left school at 16 already bitten by the acting bug but his first job was as an upholsterer at the local bus company. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. He had it all.". 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. storms Rigsby. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". [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. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. [21] Because of a scheduling conflict with the musical I Love My Wife, in which he was starring, Beckinsale was unable to appear in the fourth series of Rising Damp. 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.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); As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. [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. Geni requires JavaScript! Forty years ago today, rising comedy star Richard Beckinsale , a favourite in the hugely popular sitcoms Rising Damp and Porridge, died in his sleep aged just 31, leaving behind a devastated wife and two bewildered young daughters . And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. Arthur John Beckinsale (1917 - 2003) - Genealogy - geni family tree 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. 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 new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Richard Beckinsale: Movies, TV, and Bio - amazon.com Samantha Beckinsale. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. Personal Life. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "The trajectory of his career was upwards. Arthur John Beckinsale 1850-1884 - Ancestry Richard was a good dad to his daughters. with Margaret Beckinsale Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Judy Yates born 1946, age 72 (approx.) Name: Arthur Beckinsale. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. [23], In between series one and two of The Lovers Beckinsale starred in an ITV children's show titled Elephant's Eggs in a Rhubarb Tree. To ask a question, She will play the lead role of Addy. 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. Richard Beckinsale Wiki, Biography, Age, Career, Relationship, Net He was a great loss.". He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. Beckinsale's friend and Rising Damp co-star Don Warrington agrees. 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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 1970 He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972). He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. He was an effortless charmer." Richard married first name 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). [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. 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. 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. 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. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there.