At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. [3] While attending College House Junior School in Chilwell, Beckinsale appeared in his first of many school plays . He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Richard was a good dad to his daughters. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. He attended the class in College House Junior School inChilwell. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. 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. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. 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. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. 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 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. 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. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. Richard has two siblings. The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. Beckinsale was too young to attend theatre school when she was 15 years old. He subsequently starred alongside Barker in Going Straight (1978), a spin-off of Porridge in which the two criminal characters are seen on the outside rebuilding their lives. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Learn more about managing a memorial . James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. x x Siblings. Learn how your comment data is processed. Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. 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. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. He had died during the night due to a heart attack. [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. [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. We have set your language to [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. based on information from your browser. "[4]:126, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:50, "Venus if you will, send a girl for me to thrill", "Book review: The Richard Beckinsale Story", "Kate Beckinsale unveils plaque for father Richard", "Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale thanks Beeston for new mural of her dad calling it 'unbelievably wonderful', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Beckinsale&oldid=1140477362, Episode: "Tales of Piccadilly: A Room Full of Holes", Episode: "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway", This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:50. 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)?? IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. [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. Your email address will not be published. Richard married first name Beckinsale. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. [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. This browser does not support getting your location. [52] On 19 April 1979, one month after his death, more than 300 people attended a memorial service at the actors' church St Paul's in Covent Garden. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. 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.". In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. Biography. It does not store any personal data. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. He was an effortless charmer." 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. 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 Make sure that the file is a photo. he was one of famous English actor (1947-1979) with the age years old group. [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. "We didn't really know whether it was acting genius, or whether it was that he was so short-sighted.". The pair had some memorable exchanges. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. 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. Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). [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. var rcds = document.getElementById("rcjsload_b42b6d"); rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. He was also making a film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. [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. He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. 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. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. 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. View. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. He also appeared in the sequel series "Going Staight", with the humorous concept of former prison inmates trying to rebuild their lives and seeking honest jobs. That same year, he landed a leading role in another sitcom which was to prove a massive hit. He has been dead for a long now. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. Failed to delete memorial. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. Oops, we were unable to send the email. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. [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. Beckinsale starred in his final television comedy, Bloomers, the five completed episodes of which eventually aired in September and October 1979 on BBC 2. ). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. 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. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Failed to report flower. Learn how your comment data is processed. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. storms Rigsby. 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). Kate Beckinsale is currently 49 according to her birthdate July 26, 1973 Sun Sign Leo Born Place Finsbury Park, London, England, United Kingdom Nationality Education Beckinsale attended Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, West London. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. Resend Activation Email. 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. The sense of loss was widely felt because Beckinsale was not only admired for his acting skills but loved by all who knew him. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. 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.". Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England Plot . 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. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { [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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Facts of That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. Something went wrong, please try again later. [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. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. Birth: xx xxx xxxx. Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. 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]. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. 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. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Family members linked to this person will appear here. Arthur William Beckinsale, 1873 - 1924 Arthur William Beckinsale 1873 1924 Arthur William Beckinsale was born on month day 1873, at birth place , to Arthur John Beckinsale and Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. Husband of Private and Private You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Try again later. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. He spent his childhood in his hometown. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [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. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. Richard is a well-educated person. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Personal Life. [22][20]:419. [56], In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. 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. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. Being a secretive guy he has not disclosed information about his family. Once, he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he went there but got failed in the first audition. I'm convinced he would have become an international actor." He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. 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. 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. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Beckinsale appeared in the film version of Porridge released in 1979. He took a day off to go for an audition for a drama course. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. Name: Arthur Beckinsale. After graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 1977. 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. He also appeared in various other repertory productions around the country, including Hull, Leeds, London, and Colchester. At the time of his death, he was only 31 years old. 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); 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. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. [58], In 2013, a blue plaque in Beckinsale's memory was unveiled at his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. 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. 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). 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 }}. 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); Arthur Beckinsale Bio Details Full name Arthur John Beckinsale Gender Male Occupations Legal Executive Salesperson Married 3 children together 1941 Margaret Beckinsale Arthur Beckinsale Children Wendy Postlethwaite born 1942, age 76 (approx.) Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). "Len really loved Richard," recalls Don Warrington. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. Record information. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part.