[56], In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. 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 was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. 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. Kates maternal grandmother was Nancy Jones (the daughter of David Richard Jones and Lucy Hunt). A system error has occurred. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. Richard Beckinsale Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. It does not store any personal data. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. 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. 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. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Year should not be greater than current year. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor, best known for his roles as Lennie Godber in the popular BBC sitcom Porridge (along with its sequel series Going Straight) and Alan Moore in the British ITV sitcom Rising Damp. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. ", 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. [4]:38 While at RADA, Beckinsale won a prize for comedy. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. [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. [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. 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. Like Richard, she is also an English actress. Arthur John Beckinsale 1850-1884 - Ancestry At the time of his death, Beckinsale had almost completed Bloomerswriter 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. [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. Born on 19 March 1979 in United Kingdom, Richard Beckinsale started his career as English actor (1947-1979) . Learn how your comment data is processed. Arthur John Beckinsale - Biographical Summaries of Notable People 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. "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" Richard Beckinsale was an English actor widely known in his country. 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. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. 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. Like his weight, other physical measurement including his dress size, shoe size, etc of the actor is also not revealed to date. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. Kate Beckinsale, Judy Loe, David Walliams, and Michael Sheen attended the ceremony. Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). Richard Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 Million USD. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Beckinsale (222573512)? [30][31][32], Beckinsale was married twice. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. He dropped out of school in 1962 to pursue a career as a professional actor. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Try again later. 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. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. His doctor found nothing wrong save an over-active stomach lining and a slightly high cholesterol level. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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. There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. 1977. 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. [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. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. Richard had a similar innocence. He told her he felt tired. Richard Beckinsale (Theater Personalities) - Overview, Biography Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com [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 has two siblings. Briers said: "The character of Lennie Godber had a kind of innocence which was a danger but also a kind of protection against prison life. Porridge co-star Ronnie Barker commented on Beckinsale's premature death, saying: "He was so loved. 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. Arthur John Beckinsale, born 1899 - Ancestry Family: wikipedia Photos and archival records Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. [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. 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You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Early life [ edit] Richard Arthur Beckinsale. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. This account has been disabled. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. 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]. 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. He was an effortless charmer." Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. Things To Know About Richard Beckinsale - Featured Biography He spent his childhood in his hometown. Richard Beckinsale: Movies, TV, and Bio - Amazon 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. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. BIO - RICHARD BECKINSALE: Handsome Devil OhMiss Jones! Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England Plot . 1970 He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972). Arthur Beckinsale (b. 1920s) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." [6] After failing his first audition for RADA, Beckinsale was accepted on his second attempt, becoming just one of 31 successful applicants from a total of more than 12,500. Death: Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) [22][20]:419. David was the son of John Enoch Jones. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. 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 said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to wake him up. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. "[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 gave them a good upbringing. 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. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Married to Margaret Barlow with. Kate's great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. 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 . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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[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 went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873-1924 - Ancestry He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. Record information. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. Info Share. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. [33] They separated in 1968 when Margaret took Samantha back to live in Nottingham and Beckinsale left London to work in repertory in Crewe. His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. Arthur Beckinsale - Historical records and family trees - MyHeritage Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. He was the youngest of the three children of his parents. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. Siblings. [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. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. 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. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. 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. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. After graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. Kates grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Private Member Photos. He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. [58], In 2013, a blue plaque in Beckinsale's memory was unveiled at his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell. Samantha Beckinsale. Failed to delete memorial. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. [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. "[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. [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 was born the youngest of three children of his parents. In October 1980, Frederick Muller Ltd published a volume of Beckinsale's poetry entitled "With Love" (ISBN 0-584-10387-5). The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. Richard married first name Beckinsale. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. 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