Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. [37] Beckinsale's widow, Loe, stated that he suffered from occasional panic attacks. 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. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. When asked to comment on his death years later, Kate Beckinsale said, "It was so sudden. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. Carlton Cemetery. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. 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. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Kates maternal grandmother was Nancy Jones (the daughter of David Richard Jones and Lucy Hunt). It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. Both of his daughters are pursuing an acting career and has made their names as British actress. Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. 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. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. 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 We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. 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. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Learn more about managing a memorial . Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale A system error has occurred. 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. Celeb obsessed? He told her he felt tired. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. They had one child. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Beckinsale starred in his final television comedy, Bloomers, the five completed episodes of which eventually aired in September and October 1979 on BBC 2. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. As a result, he won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, turning professional in 1968. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. 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. 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. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. 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. Kate has a daughter, actress Lily Mo Sheen, with her former partner, actor Michael Sheen. 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); Also contributing were his co-stars, Barker and Rising Damp's Don Warrington. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Not too skinny as Victoria Beckham or Sharni Vinson. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. He took a day off to go for an audition for a drama course. "Len really loved Richard," recalls Don Warrington. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. He has kept his private life away from the public eyes. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. So we believed him at all times. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [22][20]:419. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. Record information. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. [13], After being recommended by several other actors for the part, Beckinsale landed his first starring role as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers (197071), opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Richard was a very handsome man. Failed to delete memorial. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. We have set your language to Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. A clearly shaken and upset Ronnie Barker delivered a brief acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. Kates paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. 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 joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. Information on Unlisted profiles can only be viewed by friends and family members on the Trusted List. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please reset your password. Richard married first name Beckinsale. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. [58], In 2013, a blue plaque in Beckinsale's memory was unveiled at his former school, College House Junior School in Chilwell. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. At the time of his death, he was only 31 years old. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 - 19 March 1979) was an English actor. 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. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. Try again later. James was the son of James Scarborough Loe and Margaret Lawson/J. Richard was a good dad to his daughters. The couple had a child together Samantha. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Learn more about merges. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. 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. He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. All Rights Reserved. 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)?? He holds Englands Citizenship as a national identity. 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. 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. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. Facts of His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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 }}. [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. Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale [4]:159. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Try again later. This account has been disabled. His teacher said he was the best Dopey she had ever seen. Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. 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. Your email address will not be published. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. [4]:38-42 They divorced in 1971 and Beckinsale did not see his daughter for years. He was a great loss.". 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. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". [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]. Talking about her personal life, she is the second daughter of Richard born on July 27, 1976. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. 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. [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. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Pictures. 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. [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. Info Share. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { Like his weight, other physical measurement including his dress size, shoe size, etc of the actor is also not revealed to date. There was an error deleting this problem. Richard has two siblings. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [4]:38 While at RADA, Beckinsale won a prize for comedy. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. Beckinsale was too young to attend theatre school when she was 15 years old. 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. [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. Once, he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he went there but got failed in the first audition. Porridge co-star Ronnie Barker commented on Beckinsale's premature death, saying: "He was so loved. Discover the meaning and history behind your last name and get a sense of identity and discover who you are and where you come from. Please try again later. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Judith Margaret Loe is a theater and television actress from England. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. As filming on the show progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift, and towards the end of filming he was complaining of pains in his arms. 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.". [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. Kate Beckinsale. [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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. Judith & Wendy. Resend Activation Email. He also appeared in various other repertory productions around the country, including Hull, Leeds, London, and Colchester. [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 pair had some memorable exchanges. [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 was the youngest of the three children of his parents. His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. [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. Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". [36], Beckinsale stated that towards the end of his 19th-month run with the play Funny Peculiar, he took Valium and had several instances of having to start the play over again, due to overwork and mental strain. That is what people mean by 'timing.' He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Talking about her personal life, she was born on 6th March 1947 in Urmston, Lancashire. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. "He thought he was wonderful. Arthur John Beckinsale. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo. 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. His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom The Lovers. The two are frequently spotted together. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale . Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. The show featured jokes, poetry, and music. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Early life. "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man.