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. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. Record information. A system error has occurred. At the start of 1979 the world looked to be at Beckinsale's feet. Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. David was the son of John Enoch Jones. 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. There was a memorial segment for Beckinsale during the series in which his daughters, Samantha and Kate took part. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. He was a great loss.". Sorry! We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. [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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. However, their marriage did not go well and they parted ways. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor widely known in his country. [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. 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. "He thought he was wonderful. 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. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [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. Son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret Beckinsale Richard Beckinsale - Biography - IMDb 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Try again later. He was built with a slim body type. In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. Add to your scrapbook. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Arthur Beckinsale (b. 1920s) | WikiTree FREE Family Tree Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Beckinsale (222573512)? 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. In January 1979, for an insurance policy for a film, Beckinsale passed a full medical examination in which his heart, lungs, breathing, and blood pressure were checked. Info Share. Death: It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. 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. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. 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. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. 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. Kate has been involved in many relationships. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. His teacher said he was the best Dopey she had ever seen. The two are frequently spotted together. Kates grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Required fields are marked *. Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Whatever mood Len was in, Richard would come in and his mood would change.". These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. His doctor found nothing wrong save an over-active stomach lining and a slightly high cholesterol level. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. Richard Beckinsale Wiki & Bio During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" Arthur John Beckinsale - Ancestry.com Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, the youngest of three children, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. Geni requires JavaScript! "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. 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. His first notable role was that of Dopey the Dwarf in a school play adaptation of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". 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. Year should not be greater than current year. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. 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. 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. Richard Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 Million USD. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Thanks for your help! based on information from your browser. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. 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 gave them a good upbringing. He used to play a lot of charity soccer, but the terrible thing is that he was a family man. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. Richard Beckinsale - IMDb Please reset your password. Richard married first name Beckinsale. 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. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. Really? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Age: 86 Years, 17 Mar 2003 is the interment date, England and Wales, Death Index, 1989-2021, England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. We encourage you to . She has worked in the film and television industries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. He holds England's Citizenship as a national identity. 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. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. Geni requires JavaScript! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [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. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. To ask a question, Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. 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. [4]:38 While at RADA, Beckinsale won a prize for comedy. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. 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. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. At the time of his death, Beckinsale had almost completed the BBC sitcom Bloomers. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. Oops, we were unable to send the email. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. 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. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. After a stint as a clerk at the gas board he worked as a pipe inspector at an ironworks. 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's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. His comedy was based on the truth. Richard Beckinsale: Movies, TV, and Bio - amazon.com Kate Beckinsale Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics - Healthy Celeb Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. Pictures. Kates paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". On ITV, he was playing naive medical student Alan Moore in Rising Damp (voted ITV's best-ever sitcom in the Britain's Best Sitcom poll in 2004) while also starring alongside Ronnie Barker in the BBC sitcom Porridge as Lennie Godber. Early life [ edit] You can always change this later in your Account settings. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. Things To Know About Richard Beckinsale - Featured Biography Search above to list available cemeteries. Richard Beckinsale was born in Nottinghamshire in England on 6th July 1947 to an average middle class family of Arthur Beckinsale and Maggie Barlow. [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. After graduation, he started to appear in repertory theatre. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Family members linked to this person will appear here. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. Richard Arthur Beckinsale was born on month day 1947, at birth place, to Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret (Maggie) Beckinsale (born Barlow). Edit your search or learn more. [4]:159. 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 . Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. 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. This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. A clearly distressed Barker delivered a brief but emotional acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale . ). She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. Like Richard, she is also an English actress. Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. Beckinsale became immersed in student life and he and his wife grew apart. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Being a secretive guy he has not disclosed information about his family. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Many also believe it robbed the industry of a huge talent whose career could have gone all the way. 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. Your email address will not be published. [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. [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. he was one of famous English actor (1947-1979) with the age years old group. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. Richard is married two times in his lifetime. Arthur John Beckinsale - Biographical Summaries of Notable People Failed to report flower. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Throughout his TV series run, Beckinsale also did a 19-month run in the West End play Funny Peculiar, for which he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for "Actor of the Year in a New Play" and "Comedy Performance of the Year. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. Kate has a daughter, actress Lily Mo Sheen, with her former partner, actor Michael Sheen. [43][44] He spent January and February working on the Porridge film and then prepared to start work on the film Bloody Kids in March. Richard Beckinsale Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it.

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