Ronnie Barker and Fulton MacKay of Porridge, Leonard Rossiter and Don Warrington of Rising Damp, and Paula Wilcox of The Lovers all gave tributes during the show.[28]. There was a problem getting your location. Please try again later. Your email address will not be published. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Verify and try again. 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. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. 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 show featured jokes, poetry, and music. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. That summer saw the release of the film version of Porridge. Try again. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Three days after Beckinsale's death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. 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. [62][63], Rising Damp co-star Frances de la Tour said of Beckinsale's acting ability: "Richard was a brilliant young actor as so many have testified. We have set your language to Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Richard grew up in a fairly small house with a sister Judy and was keen on acting since his early days. 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. However, it is known that he had long dark black hair and got beautiful black eyes. Celeb obsessed? 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. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Maggie Barlow. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Add to your scrapbook. Sheen is the great-granddaughter of Norman Scarborough Loe, Arthur John Beckinsale, and Margaret Barlow. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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 He then moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre, like most newly graduated actors at the time, and then made his television debut in 1969 as a police officer in Coronation Street, in which he had to arrest veteran character Ena Sharples. A post-mortem revealed a congenital defect. 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 . Year should not be greater than current year. He is born under the Zodiac sign Cancer. Failed to delete memorial. He subsequently had further signs of ill health, but he attributed them to his nerves.By 18 March, 1979, Beckinsale was suffering from pain in his chest and arms, but decided against seeking further help. In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. storms Rigsby. However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest schoolfriend and two daughters. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. It does not store any personal data. 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). "The trajectory of his career was upwards. Richard married first name Beckinsale. He was also making a film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. Richard has two siblings. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. In 1989, she made her acting debut in the television series Agatha Christies Poirot The Adventure of Johnny Waverly. She is well recognized for her role as Lesley in the sitcom Shelley, which she played from 1989 to 1992. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). He was an effortless charmer." She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. 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. 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". Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. [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. He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 1977. Kate has a daughter, actress Lily Mo Sheen, with her former partner, actor Michael Sheen. [38], A biography of Beckinsale, titled The Richard Beckinsale Story was published in 2008 by author David Clayton. Kate Beckinsale, Judy Loe, David Walliams, and Michael Sheen attended the ceremony. Really? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Birthday: July 6, 1947 ( Cancer) Born In: Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England 5 6 Actors #2193 Comedians #362 Film & Theater Personalities #4757 Quick Facts British Celebrities Born In July Also Known As: Richard Arthur Beckinsale Died At Age: 31 Family: Spouse/Ex-: Judy Loe (1977-1979), Margaret Bradley (1965-1971) father: Arthur John Beckinsale But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. 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. He is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. He also woke up in a cold sweat having had a dream he was dying from a heart attack. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. Information on Unlisted profiles can only be viewed by friends and family members on the Trusted List. Richard is not active on social media. [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. He also appeared in various other repertory productions around the country, including Hull, Leeds, London, and Colchester. His official account can not be found on any social media platforms. [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 was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. She will play the lead role of Addy. He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. He holds England's Citizenship as a national identity. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" Death: 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. 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. 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. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. During the conversation he repeated that he had been feeling unwell, and also said that he had some pain in his chest and arms. 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.) ", In the 2006 film Venus, during a scene inside the actors' church, St Paul's, Peter O'Toole's character, an aging actor, points out Beckinsale's plaque, as an example of an actor who died in his prime. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. 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. The post-mortem examination revealed that he had coronary artery disease, which caused the heart attack. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. Beckinsale left school at 16 already bitten by the acting bug but his first job was as an upholsterer at the local bus company. Kate has said that being able to watch the father she hardly knew in his old TV shows has been "extremely comforting". In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. It featured interviews with family, friends, and co-workers of Beckinsale's. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. The two are frequently spotted together. 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. Judy was married to Richard until the actor died. with Margaret Beckinsale Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Judy Yates born 1946, age 72 (approx.) "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. This is a carousel with slides. [4]:158 He then took his five-year-old daughter Kate to visit Loe in hospital. It was to be his last and only completed work of the year. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. [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. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. There was an error deleting this problem. This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, being a more hard-nosed character than those he had played before. He spent his childhood in his hometown. Kate is an actress and model from England. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! Early life He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. 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. [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. [4]:175 Leonard Rossiter, Fulton MacKay, Richard Briers, and Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais gave tributes during the service. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. Kate Beckinsale. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. [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. He took a day off to go for an audition for a drama course. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This includes his income, properties, and assets. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. [4]:38-42 They divorced in 1971 and Beckinsale did not see his daughter for years. Both of his daughters are pursuing an acting career and has made their names as British actress. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. Ethnicity: English, as well as 1/16th Burmese. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England. I was looking forward to directing him in future films. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. During his training, Beckinsale accepted a comedy award. Beckinsale starred in his final television comedy, Bloomers, the five completed episodes of which eventually aired in September and October 1979 on BBC 2. Your email address will not be published. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. [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. For more celebrity reads like this, Visit our page Featured Biography. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. Resend Activation Email. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. Early life [ edit] Beckinsale was too young to attend theatre school when she was 15 years old. He has got one daughter from each marriage. 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. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. rcel.async = true; Beckinsale was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. The actor has not disclosed the details about his early life. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He has been dead for a long now. ). When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. rcds.appendChild(rcel); The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Not too skinny as Victoria Beckham or Sharni Vinson. Failed to report flower. He has kept his private life away from the public eyes. He told her he felt tired. [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. 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.