Also contributing were his co-stars, Barker and Rising Damp's Don Warrington. Please try again later. This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. 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. His recent health difficulties were determined to be the outcome of coronary artery disease during a post-mortem examination. [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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. Kate's great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. [40], Beckinsale worked on the BBC sitcom Bloomers, five episodes of which were filmed prior to Christmas 1978. 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. 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". [29] He also appeared in an advertisement for Asda which aired in 1978 and early 1979. So we believed him at all times. All Rights Reserved. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. At the time of his death, he was only 31 years old. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. 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. Kate Beckinsale is currently 49 according to her birthdate July 26, 1973 Sun Sign Leo Born Place Finsbury Park, London, England, United Kingdom Nationality Education Beckinsale attended Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith, West London. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. 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. [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. There was a problem getting your location. 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 accepted on the second attempt. Early life. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Year should not be greater than current year. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. 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. 1970 He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972). "[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. [4]:56-57 He later had a small role in a 1970 episode of A Family at War, playing a young soldier. [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. [45] According to David Jason, who was at the party, Beckinsale left the party at around 11:30, in order to attend another friend's party. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Richard Beckinsale, better known by her family name Richard Arthur Beckinsale, was a popular British English actor (1947-1979). He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. 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. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. Writer 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. 1977. 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. 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. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest schoolfriend and two daughters. He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. Richard married first name Beckinsale. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. I'm convinced he would have become an international actor." Kates grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The day before he died, Beckinsale and five-year-old daughter Kate went to see Judy, in hospital after an operation. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. ", 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. Norman was born in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? Beckinsale was the only member of the cast not to have appeared in The Banana Box, the play on which Rising Damp was based. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. During his training, Beckinsale accepted a comedy award. Kate has said that being able to watch the father she hardly knew in his old TV shows has been "extremely comforting". Try again. [5][4]:26-29, At 16, Beckinsale enrolled at Nottingham College, Clarendon, taking the drama teacher's training programme and spent the next two years there, until he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. x x Siblings. 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. [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. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. At age 15, Beckinsale was too young to attend drama school. Judy was married to Richard until the actor died. [43], On the evening of Saturday 17 March, he attended a farewell party for The Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. Death: Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. Whalley. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. Oops, something didn't work. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. [4]:114-118 He was a fan of Manchester United football team. He played Stan, an out-of-work actor who takes a job as a partner at a flower shop. He gave them a good upbringing. In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [56], In 2000, 21 years after his death, a documentary was broadcast on ITV in tribute, called The Unforgettable Richard Beckinsale. Learn how your comment data is processed. Briers said: "The character of Lennie Godber had a kind of innocence which was a danger but also a kind of protection against prison life. 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. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there. Richard had a similar innocence. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. A system error has occurred. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. Richard is a well-educated person. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. Beckinsale's friend and Rising Damp co-star Don Warrington agrees. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This account has been disabled. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. Beckinsale quit Rising Damp in 1977, the same year that Porridge was brought to a natural end after his character of Godber was released from his prison sentence in the final episode. In 1969, he made his television debut in the soap opera Coronation Street, when he played a one-shot cop. That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. He made his TV debut in. He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. Porridge co-star Ronnie Barker commented on Beckinsale's premature death, saying: "He was so loved. Born on 19 March 1979 in United Kingdom, Richard Beckinsale started his career as English actor (1947-1979) . [47] To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Although Beckinsale does not noticeably appear in the film, director Stephen Frears stated that there are a small number of scenes in which Beckinsale is just off camera, as well as a scene in which he is in a car, although indistinguishable to the viewer. 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. He was built with a slim body type. Biography. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. This browser does not support getting your location. Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. Margaret was born on March 14 1917. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Record information. At the beginning of 1979, Beckinsale made a film version of Porridge. Edit your search or learn more. 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. [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. 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. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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); 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. In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. var rcel = document.createElement("script"); Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. There was an error deleting this problem. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Richard Beckinsale is estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 Million USD. Alan protests. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Your email address will not be published. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). However, he died early, before making further name in the entertainment world and Hollywood. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can be viewed by all Ancestry subscribers. After the divorce from Margaret, the actor again married Judy Loe. rcel.type = 'text/javascript'; 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 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Information on Unlisted profiles can only be viewed by friends and family members on the Trusted List. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. he was one of famous English actor (1947-1979) with the age years old group. Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. Beckinsale was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) Verify and try again. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. 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. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. He told The Express: "He was a very fine actor who could turn his hand to anything. [4]:38-42 They divorced in 1971 and Beckinsale did not see his daughter for years. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale . Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Beckinsale left school at 16 already bitten by the acting bug but his first job was as an upholsterer at the local bus company. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. After arriving home late on the evening of Sunday 18 March, he telephoned friends. 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 Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. 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. "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. He took a day off to go for an audition for a drama course. When Beckinsale was accepted into RADA, they moved to London. Plans had been drawn up to make a film version of Rising Damp and ultimately the film was made in 1980. [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. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth,marriage, death, census, and miltary records. That summer saw the release of the film version of Porridge. [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. Kate's grandfather Arthur was born in Southwark, London, England. rcel.async = true; He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. He used to participate in school plays. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. 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). I was looking forward to directing him in future films. He fell asleep and died from a massive heart attack. Discover your ancestry - search Birth, Marriage and Death certificates, census records, immigration lists and other records - all in one family search! He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. Richard was a very handsome man. The five completed Bloomers episodes were aired later in the year.[54]. He has been dead for a long now. Kate Beckinsale. Kate has been involved in many relationships. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. 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)?? People Projects Discussions Surnames La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [59], UK Gold aired a three-part documentary in 2014 called Porridge: Inside Out, in celebration of Porridge's 40th anniversary. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. His comedy was based on the truth. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. [33] They separated in 1968 when Margaret took Samantha back to live in Nottingham and Beckinsale left London to work in repertory in Crewe. [22][20]:419. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Sources: Family history of Kate Beckinsale http://www.telegraph.co.uk, Genealogies of Kate Beckinsale https://www.wikitree.com Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. "[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. 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.