Stephen Frears, who had dinner with him a few days before he died, said: "He talked about having high cholesterol but also raged against the National Theatre for not taking him seriously as an actor.". Father of Samantha Jane Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Beckinsale. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Arthur John Beckinsale found inLondon, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1917 Arthur John Beckinsale found in1851 England Census Arthur John Beckinsale found inEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915 Arthur John Beckinsale found inEngland & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 [16] Barker had suggested actor Paul Henry for the role of Godber, owing to Henrys being from Birmingham (as Godber was meant to be), but director Sydney Lotterby chose Beckinsale instead. Failed to remove flower. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. 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. Richard has two siblings. Login to request to join the Trusted List. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. He made his TV debut in. Carlton Cemetery. His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. 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); [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. He was also making a film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Biography. 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. He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. Kate has been involved in many relationships. 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. 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. His daughter Kate has 5.4M followers on Instagram and goes by the username @katebeckinsale. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. Just three days later, Sydney Lotterby, producer of Porridge follow up Going Straight, and comedy legend Ronnie Barker both won awards at the Baftas. Something went wrong, please try again later. That is what people mean by 'timing.' Judy Loe and Stephen Frears participated in the discussion of Beckinsale's life and career. 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. [4]:158 He then took his five-year-old daughter Kate to visit Loe in hospital. https://www.geni.com, Picture of Kates paternal great-grandmother, Mary Mitchell (first one from the top) http://www.myheritage.com, Kates maternal grandfather, Norman Scarborough Loe, on the 1911 England and Wales Census https://www.familysearch.org. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Judith Margaret Loe is a theater and television actress from England. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He also woke up in a cold sweat having had a dream he was dying from a heart attack. Really? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. Father of Richard Beckinsale. He dropped out of school in 1962 to pursue a career as a professional actor. [37] Beckinsale's widow, Loe, stated that he suffered from occasional panic attacks. Failed to report flower. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. Please reset your password. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. His fatherArthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. 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. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. [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. Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. You'll be out of work more than in and you must have a second string to your bow, even if it's hairdressing or something like that.". There followed a purple patch when he was appearing in two of British TV's most successful sitcoms at the same time. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. [4]:173 Although Beckinsale left more than 65,000 (equivalent to 350,000 in 2021) in his will, only approximately 18,000 was left after taxes and other costs. 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. Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. Whalley. You can always change this later in your Account settings. And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. 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. "[4]:126, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:50, "Venus if you will, send a girl for me to thrill", "Book review: The Richard Beckinsale Story", "Kate Beckinsale unveils plaque for father Richard", "Hollywood star Kate Beckinsale thanks Beeston for new mural of her dad calling it 'unbelievably wonderful', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Richard_Beckinsale&oldid=1140477362, Episode: "Tales of Piccadilly: A Room Full of Holes", Episode: "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway", This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 06:50. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. Richard was a very handsome man. He used to participate in school plays. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". There is a problem with your email/password. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. I'm convinced he would have become an international actor." The show featured jokes, poetry, and music. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. 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. Like his weight, other physical measurement including his dress size, shoe size, etc of the actor is also not revealed to date. 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. [4]:38-42 They divorced in 1971 and Beckinsale did not see his daughter for years. Failed to delete memorial. 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. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. 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. Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. Year should not be greater than current year. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. 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. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Three days after Beckinsale's death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. He was a great loss.". Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. 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. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. 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. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. 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 was very good-looking. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [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. 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. Richard had a similar innocence. Geni requires JavaScript! The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. She will play the lead role of Addy. As a result, he won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, turning professional in 1968. PRIVACY TAKE-DOWN REQUEST 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. As filming on the series progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift. His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. Barker, remembering Beckinsale's premature death, said: "He was so loved. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. The day before he died, Beckinsale and five-year-old daughter Kate went to see Judy, in hospital after an operation. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. [3] While attending College House Junior School in Chilwell, Beckinsale appeared in his first of many school plays . Please enter your email and password to sign in. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest schoolfriend and two daughters. It was a minor ratings hit and brought some much-needed fame to Beckinsale.Beckinsale's career reached new heights with the hit sitcoms "Porridge" and "Rising Damp". Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. [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. The post-mortem examination revealed that he had coronary artery disease, which caused the heart attack. People Projects Discussions Surnames [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. 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. Birth: xx xxx xxxx. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. storms Rigsby. 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. Weve updated the security on the site. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. It featured interviews with family, friends, and co-workers of Beckinsale's. He explained: "I told him it's a very dicey profession. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. ). {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. [4]:124-125, Beckinsale enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and he performed in folk clubs in Nottingham as a teenager. Make sure that the file is a photo. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings.