Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. Not much is known about his sibling. Richard is married two times in his lifetime. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. 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. However, their marriage did not go well and they parted ways. View. [4]:56-57 He later had a small role in a 1970 episode of A Family at War, playing a young soldier. 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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. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. Arthur John Beckinsale found in London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 Arthur John Beckinsale found in 1901 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found in 1911 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found in England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Potential photos and documents 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. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. 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. For more celebrity reads like this, Visit our page Featured Biography. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. All Rights Reserved. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); He spent his childhood in his hometown. He was the youngest of the three children of his parents. Richard Arthur Beckinsale. Required fields are marked *. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. 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); Learn how your comment data is processed. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. Judy was married to Richard until the actor died. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. A system error has occurred. Porridge co-star Ronnie Barker commented on Beckinsale's premature death, saying: "He was so loved. He was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. "[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. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. Kate has been involved in many relationships. He explained: "I told him it's a very dicey profession. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. A week before he died, Beckinsale complained to his wife Judy Loe of feeling unwell and said he was unable to take her to hospital. "He thought he was wonderful. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. Richard has two siblings. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { He was also making a film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. 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]. [4]:124-125, Beckinsale enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and he performed in folk clubs in Nottingham as a teenager. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. rcel.async = true; [56], In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. 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. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) [17] Actor Brian Glover, who played the character Cyril Heslop on Porridge, stated that Heslop's line "I read a book once; green it was" from the first episode, New Faces, Old Hands, was actually Beckinsale's idea. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. 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 played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. Beckinsale's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. [4]:158 He then took his five-year-old daughter Kate to visit Loe in hospital. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. Kates paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). It was a minor ratings hit and brought some much-needed fame to Beckinsale.Beckinsale's career reached new heights with the hit sitcoms "Porridge" and "Rising Damp". Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? That is what people mean by 'timing.' [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. "We didn't really know whether it was acting genius, or whether it was that he was so short-sighted.". He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. 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. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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 . 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.". How do we create a person's profile? That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. 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. 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)?? Record information. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on. In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. 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); Pictures. Not too skinny as Victoria Beckham or Sharni Vinson. 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.". He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night. This account has been disabled. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. There was a memorial segment for Beckinsale during the series in which his daughters, Samantha and Kate took part. 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. 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). Weve updated the security on the site. Try again. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. Please 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. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. This includes his income, properties, and assets. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Something went wrong, please try again later. Geni requires JavaScript! Kate Beckinsale. [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. 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.) 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. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. He was an effortless charmer." 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Beckinsale quit Rising Damp in 1977, the same year that Porridge was brought to a natural end after his character of Godber was released from his prison sentence in the final episode. Name: Arthur Beckinsale. 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. 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