At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. According to his Bloomers co-star Anna Calder-Marshall, during the recording of the first episode, Beckinsale told her he had suffered some kind of black-out, and also had some dizzy spells. All Pictures results for Arthur John Beckinsale. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest school friend and two daughters. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. 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.) He was very good-looking. [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. [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. [4]:23 Beckinsale left school at 15 with ambitions to become a professional actor but he was still too young to go to drama school. After the divorce from Margaret, the actor again married Judy Loe. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Kates grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. 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. 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. Arthur John Beckinsale, born 1899 - Ancestry Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. Ronnie Barker was similar, which is why they worked so well and movingly together. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. There is no greater testament. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". Something went wrong, please try again later. He told her he felt tired. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. [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. "He thought he was wonderful. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Not much is known about his sibling. There was a problem getting your location. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. It made him vulnerable but he was never one for upstaging, scene-stealing and the kind of action which substituted technique for truth. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Learn more about merges. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England Plot . Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. As a result, he won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, turning professional in 1968. 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. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. [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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. 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. 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. 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. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. Like Richard, she is also an English actress. 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. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. 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 }}. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We encourage you to . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. He used to participate in school plays. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Resend Activation Email. 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. 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. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. [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. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. [4]:38 While at RADA, Beckinsale won a prize for comedy. He was a great loss.". Beckinsale expressed relief at landing the role, owing to his concern about being typecast as Geoffrey from The Lovers. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. This includes his income, properties, and assets. Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Info Share. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. His doctor found nothing wrong save an over-active stomach lining and a slightly high cholesterol level. 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 . })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. Husband of Margaret Beckinsale 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. Deceased persons are not concerned by this provision. Family members linked to this person will appear here. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [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. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He has accumulated this huge sum of wealth through the hardships and dedication in his professional career. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873-1924 - Ancestry WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. 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); Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. Arthur Beckinsale & Margaret Beckinsale Married, Children, Joint Family Talking about her personal life, She is the firstborn child of Richard born on July 23, 1966. Verify and try again. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". [38], A biography of Beckinsale, titled The Richard Beckinsale Story was published in 2008 by author David Clayton. In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. Richard Beckinsale - Biography - IMDb GREAT NEWS! Kates maternal grandmother was Nancy Jones (the daughter of David Richard Jones and Lucy Hunt). Please reset your password. That is what people mean by 'timing.' Alan protests. based on information from your browser. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. 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. "The trajectory of his career was upwards. Really? Arthur Beckinsale (b. 1920s) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. He has been dead for a long now. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. Biography. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. 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)?? One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. Carlton Cemetery. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. 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. 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. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. 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). He had died during the night due to a heart attack. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. We have set your language to [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. Edit your search or learn more. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. After graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. Learn how your comment data is processed. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. Kate has said that being able to watch the father she hardly knew in his old TV shows has been "extremely comforting". Things To Know About Richard Beckinsale - Featured Biography Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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); Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. [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. 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. Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. [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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. 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. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. Login to request to join the Trusted List. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. 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. Three days after Beckinsale's death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. At the start of 1979 the world looked to be at Beckinsale's feet. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. He was worried about his health and sought medical help, but his doctor reassured him that his only health problems were " an overactive stomach lining, and slightly high cholesterol". It featured interviews with family, friends, and co-workers of Beckinsale's. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. Florence was the daughter of Alfred Aldred and Clara Winn. This is a carousel with slides. Record information. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Not too skinny as Victoria Beckham or Sharni Vinson. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. Judy Loe and Stephen Frears participated in the discussion of Beckinsale's life and career. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. In Rising Damp, he played Alan, a long-haired Left-wing medical student, the butt of jibes from his bullying landlord Rigsby, played by the late Leonard Rossiter. [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]. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. His teacher said he was the best Dopey she had ever seen. Arthur John Beckinsale 1909-1972 - Ancestry 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. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. In Porridge (1974-1977) and its sequel series Going Straight (1978), he played jail convict Leonard Arthur Lennie Godber, and in Rising Damp (1979), he played medical student Alan Moore (1974-1978). All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. How do we create a person's profile? The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. [37] Beckinsale's widow, Loe, stated that he suffered from occasional panic attacks. Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Arthur John Beckinsale memorial. He was only 31 at the time of his death.Beckinsale was cremated in Bracknell, Berkshire, and his remains were taken to Mortlake Crematorium. He was also making a film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). [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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