La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. Required fields are marked *. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Something went wrong, please try again later. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Edit your search or learn more. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. So we believed him at all times. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Oops, something didn't work. In 1974 he was cast alongside Ronnie Barker as the first-time prison inmate Lennie Godber, in a new BBC sitcom Porridge. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. How do we create a person's profile? He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale . On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. She is most known for her roles in the television shows Singles and Space Island One. Judy began appearing in repertory theater productions in Crewe and Chester after graduating . She was a member of the original British cast of Hair, the hit rock musical. 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. [15], From 1974 to 1977, Beckinsale starred as prison inmate Lennie Godber alongside Ronnie Barker in the hit BBC sitcom Porridge. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Celeb obsessed? Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. Facts of Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. That same year, he landed a leading role in another sitcom which was to prove a massive hit. [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. Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." At some point that day, he had also called his elder 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. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. [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. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? This account has been disabled. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); He made his TV debut in. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He has got one daughter from each marriage. 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. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. [55], When Beckinsale's book of poetry, With Love was published in 1980, Judy Loe, Ronnie Barker, and Richard Briers appeared on The Russell Harty Show to talk about the book and recite some of the poetry. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. The couple had a child together Samantha. He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. Information on Unlisted profiles can only be viewed by friends and family members on the Trusted List. 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. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. He had maintained his body as an actor and had not put on excessive weight. He was accepted on the second attempt. Richard was a very handsome man. Arthur John Beckinsale Start a FameChain Other Partners Professional Partners Siblings Other Partners Professional Partners Siblings Mother of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Margaret Beckinsale Start a FameChain His Other Children Children Together Wendy Postlethwaite born 1942, age 76 (approx.) Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". 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. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. [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. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was built with a slim body type. var rcds = document.getElementById("rcjsload_b42b6d"); He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Alan protests. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. 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. Plans had been drawn up to make a film of Rising DampBeckinsale's other big sitcom successand ultimately the film was made in 1980. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Beckinsale was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He made his TV debut in Coronation Street in 1969, as a policeman who arrested the redoubtable Ena Sharples. 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. Before going to bed, he telephoned a couple of friends and during the conversation, he repeated that he had been feeling unwell, and also said that he had some pain in his chest and arms. Richard Beckinsale was a goodnatured, easy-going lad from Nottingham who made his first stage appearance at the age of eight in his school production of Snow White. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. He was the youngest of the three children of his parents. GREAT NEWS! You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. She looks fit to me. 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 post-mortem examination revealed that he had coronary artery disease, which caused the heart attack. It does not store any personal data. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. 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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. 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 Beckinsale was interested in acting since his early days. 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. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. For more celebrity reads like this, Visit our page Featured Biography. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. The two are frequently spotted together. x x Siblings. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor who became a household name in the 70s owing to his acting skills particularly in the TV series 'Porridge', where he portrayed the widely loved character of Lennie Godber. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest school friend and two daughters. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. Failed to delete memorial. "He thought he was wonderful. [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. Kate's great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. 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. [22][20]:419. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. [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. There was an error deleting this problem. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [4]:56-57 He later had a small role in a 1970 episode of A Family at War, playing a young soldier. [4]:81 They finally married in 1977, prior to Kate starting nursery school. When Beckinsale was accepted into RADA, they moved to London. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. 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. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. 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. 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). Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In a final phone call to friends he said he had pains in his arms and chest but made light of it. [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. Geni requires JavaScript! "We didn't really know whether it was acting genius, or whether it was that he was so short-sighted.". Really? He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). In 1965, he married his pregnant girlfriend, a local Nottingham woman named Margaret Bradley, whom he had met in 1964 while singing at a folk club. [5][4]:26-29, At 16, Beckinsale enrolled at Nottingham College, Clarendon, taking the drama teacher's training programme and spent the next two years there, until he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Resend Activation Email. 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. Kate is the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale (Richard Arthur Beckinsale) and Judy Loe (Judith M. Loe). Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Try again later. Your email address will not be published. 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. 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. Death: 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 enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale [58], In 2013, a blue plaque in Beckinsale's memory was unveiled at his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell. People Projects Discussions Surnames Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. [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. There is no greater testament. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. Only 18,000 pounds were left after taxes. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Private Member Photos. Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. 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. Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. His final major performance was as the lead in the sitcom Bloomers, although he only lasted five episodes before passing away. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. 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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. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. Login to request to join the Trusted List. His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom The Lovers. His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. 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. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. At the time of his death, Beckinsale had almost completed the BBC sitcom Bloomers. Carlton Cemetery. He was an effortless charmer." Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. 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