She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. We encourage you to . Married to Margaret Barlow with. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He dropped out of school in 1962 to pursue a career as a professional actor. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. They had one child. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [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]. He was an effortless charmer." Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. 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. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. [2][3], While attending College House Junior School in Chilwell, Beckinsale appeared in his first of many school plays, playing Dopey in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Oops, something didn't work. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. Beckinsale's friend and Rising Damp co-star Don Warrington agrees. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more about managing a memorial . Weve updated the security on the site. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. In 1974 he was cast alongside Ronnie Barker as the first-time prison inmate Lennie Godber, in a new BBC sitcom Porridge. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. 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. Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. He was very good-looking. Information on Unlisted profiles can only be viewed by friends and family members on the Trusted List. Celeb obsessed? [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. 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. 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. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. [39] Although Beckinsale was pleased with the success of the sitcoms he starred in, he expressed a desire to play more serious roles as he got older. 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. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. Not much is known about his sibling. Alan protests. His comedy was based on the truth. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. The couple had a child together Samantha. When Beckinsale was accepted into RADA, they moved to London. 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 }}. Richard Arthur Beckinsale. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He told her he felt tired. That summer saw the release of the film version of Porridge. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. var rcds = document.getElementById("rcjsload_b42b6d"); Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. rcds.appendChild(rcel); To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [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. [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. [56], In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. Place of Birth: Hounslow, Middlesex, England, U.K. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Richard is not active on social media. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. Beckinsale was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. David was the son of John Enoch Jones. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Richard married first name Beckinsale. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. Kates maternal grandmother was Nancy Jones (the daughter of David Richard Jones and Lucy Hunt). Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. 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. 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. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. 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. 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. His teacher said he was the best Dopey she had ever seen. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. [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. 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]. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). [4]:38-42 They divorced in 1971 and Beckinsale did not see his daughter for years. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [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. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. Norman was born in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. Talking about his religious beliefs, the actor has not revealed this information. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. That is what people mean by 'timing.' [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Kate has been involved in many relationships. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. He has got one daughter from each marriage. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His final major performance was as the lead in the sitcom Bloomers, although he only lasted five episodes before passing away. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. This browser does not support getting your location. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" Richard was a very handsome man. 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. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. Try again later. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. He spent his childhood in his hometown. He had died during the night due to a heart attack. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. He was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. Death: [22][20]:419. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. 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 graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. 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. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. 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. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. The sense of loss was widely felt because Beckinsale was not only admired for his acting skills but loved by all who knew him. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. Learn more about merges. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. Once, he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he went there but got failed in the first audition. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. 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. Richard grew up in a fairly small house with a sister Judy and was keen on acting since his early days. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. 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). Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. 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. 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)?? [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. [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. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. storms Rigsby. He made his TV debut in. He then moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre, like most newly graduated actors at the time, and then made his television debut in 1969 as a police officer in Coronation Street, in which he had to arrest veteran character Ena Sharples. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. 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. Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. 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 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. Husband of Private and Private Richard had a similar innocence. He played Lennie Godber in the BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp. How do we create a person's profile? In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. Login to request to join the Trusted List. This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. We have set your language to His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. 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. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. 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. [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Being a secretive guy he has not disclosed information about his family. Failed to remove flower. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Required fields are marked *. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. "[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. And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. ). This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. Heart attack claims actor's life, Arthur John Beckinsale, Maggie Beckinsale (born Barlow), Samantha Beckinsale, Kate Sheen (born Beckinsale), Cause of death: Myocardial infarction - Mar 19 1979 - Sunningdale, Kathrin Romany Sheen (born Beckinsale), Beckinsale, Photo by Tony Shek. Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Born on 19 March 1979 in United Kingdom, Richard Beckinsale started his career as English actor (1947-1979) . Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Search above to list available cemeteries. He rose to prominence as the result of his brilliant performance in the British sitcom Rising Damp (1974-1978), where he played the role of Alan. [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. He told The Express: "He was a very fine actor who could turn his hand to anything. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. [4]:56-57 He later had a small role in a 1970 episode of A Family at War, playing a young soldier. He was built with a slim body type. Failed to report flower. There is a problem with your email/password. Beckinsale starred in his final television comedy, Bloomers, the five completed episodes of which eventually aired in September and October 1979 on BBC 2. [11][12], Beckinsale made his television debut in 1969 as a police officer in Coronation Street, in which he had to arrest veteran character Ena Sharples. Learn how your comment data is processed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) [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. It does not store any personal data. Year should not be greater than current year. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. With filming completed on the film version of Porridge, Beckinsale started work on a sitcom for the BBC called Bloomers, and also prepared to start work on the film Bloody Kids. Thanks for your help! Kates grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on. 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. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". A system error has occurred. Beckinsale's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. [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. Resend Activation Email. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979).