). Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. [16] Barker had suggested actor Paul Henry for the role of Godber, owing to Henrys being from Birmingham (as Godber was meant to be), but director Sydney Lotterby chose Beckinsale instead. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" Stephen Frears, who had dinner with him a few days before he died, said: "He talked about having high cholesterol but also raged against the National Theatre for not taking him seriously as an actor.". He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. He has got one daughter from each marriage. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor widely known in his country. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. Talking about her personal life, she was born on 6th March 1947 in Urmston, Lancashire. Like Richard, she is also an English actress. 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 His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. 1977. When asked to comment on his death years later, Kate Beckinsale said, "It was so sudden. There was an error deleting this problem. [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. [43][44] He spent January and February working on the Porridge film and then prepared to start work on the film Bloody Kids in March. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. He had died during the night due to a heart attack. [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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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); Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Something went wrong, please try again later. Father of Samantha Jane Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Beckinsale. Florence was the daughter of Alfred Aldred and Clara Winn. [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. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. She looks fit to me. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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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. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. 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. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. Lotterby was too upset to speak, but a tearful Barker said: "The death of my friend Richard Beckinsale has robbed me of the joy of this award but the pride of winning it still remains.". In Rising Damp, he played Alan, a long-haired Left-wing medical student, the butt of jibes from his bullying landlord Rigsby, played by the late Leonard Rossiter. [41] According to his Bloomers co-star Anna Calder-Marshall, during the recording of the first episode, he told her he had suffered some kind of black-out, and had some dizzy spells. This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. storms Rigsby. Plans had been drawn up to make a film of Rising DampBeckinsale's other big sitcom successand ultimately the film was made in 1980. In a final phone call to friends he said he had pains in his arms and chest but made light of it. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Record information. Resend Activation Email. He spent his childhood in his hometown. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. 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. Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. Being a secretive guy he has not disclosed information about his family. He told The Express: "He was a very fine actor who could turn his hand to anything. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. He was built with a slim body type. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Talking about his religious beliefs, the actor has not revealed this information. Norman was born in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. Geni requires JavaScript! [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. We have set your language to The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". You can always change this later in your Account settings. [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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. Beckinsale starred in his final television comedy, Bloomers, the five completed episodes of which eventually aired in September and October 1979 on BBC 2. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [15], From 1974 to 1977, Beckinsale starred as prison inmate Lennie Godber alongside Ronnie Barker in the hit BBC sitcom Porridge. 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. Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. Judith Margaret Loe is a theater and television actress from England. Personal Life. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. His daughter Kate has 5.4M followers on Instagram and goes by the username @katebeckinsale. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. I am most distressed for his family. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. 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. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. They had one child. He has kept his private life away from the public eyes. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The two are frequently spotted together. Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Your email address will not be published. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Only 18,000 pounds were left after taxes. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Kate has said that being able to watch the father she hardly knew in his old TV shows has been "extremely comforting". Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? In 1989, she made her acting debut in the television series Agatha Christies Poirot The Adventure of Johnny Waverly. She is well recognized for her role as Lesley in the sitcom Shelley, which she played from 1989 to 1992. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . David was the son of John Enoch Jones. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. 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. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. 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). Richard is married two times in his lifetime. Failed to delete memorial. Kate's great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. Born on 19 March 1979 in United Kingdom, Richard Beckinsale started his career as English actor (1947-1979) . He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. He told her he felt tired. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. x x Siblings. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. Pictures. Try again later. ", 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. All Rights Reserved. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. 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. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. 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. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. At the time of his death, Beckinsale had almost completed the BBC sitcom Bloomers. His comedy was based on the truth. Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England Plot . with Margaret Beckinsale Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Judy Yates born 1946, age 72 (approx.) [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. The post-mortem examination revealed that he had coronary artery disease, which caused the heart attack. Try again later. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 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. 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. 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 accepted on the second attempt. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night. Biography. [38] Some of the footage of Beckinsale, which could not be included in the film, was shown during the 2000 ITV tribute, The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale, as well as the 2016 ITV3 documentary, Rising Damp Forever. He subsequently had further signs of ill health, but he attributed them to his nerves.By 18 March, 1979, Beckinsale was suffering from pain in his chest and arms, but decided against seeking further help.