Judy was married to Richard until the actor died. 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. 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). [22][20]:419. [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. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. 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 She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. [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. Arthur John Beckinsale Birth 1917 Death 8 Mar 2003 (aged 85-86) Burial. Award-winning director Stephen Frears was working with him at the time of his death . Failed to report flower. Beckinsale left school at 16 already bitten by the acting bug but his first job was as an upholsterer at the local bus company. PRIVACY TAKE-DOWN REQUEST 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. Richard has two siblings. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Beckinsale's friend and Rising Damp co-star Don Warrington agrees. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). After the divorce from Margaret, the actor again married Judy Loe. Kate Beckinsale is an English actress. Place of Birth: Hounslow, Middlesex, England, U.K. A post-mortem examination revealed that his recent health problems were the results of coronary artery disease. Your email address will not be published. [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. How do we create a person's profile? When asked to comment on his death years later, Kate Beckinsale said, "It was so sudden. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. [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. His doctor found nothing wrong save an over-active stomach lining and a slightly high cholesterol level. After a stint as a clerk at the gas board he worked as a pipe inspector at an ironworks. The last time I saw him he had given up smoking, not that he smoked very much, anyway. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Born in Pancras, London, England on 20 Jan 1899 to Alfred Henry Beckinsale and Annie Sarah Simpson. Judith Margaret Loe is a theater and television actress from England. Resend Activation Email. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. Powered by - Designed with theHueman theme, muricansRallmutts los espaoles de norte Espaa sois la raza mas nordica de todo el mundoooo. He was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. Arthur John Beckinsale family tree Parents Alfred Henry Beckinsale 1876 - 1944 Annie Sarah Simpson 1874 - 1957 Spouse (s) He also appeared in various other repertory productions around the country, including Hull, Leeds, London, and Colchester. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [4]:124-125, Beckinsale enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and he performed in folk clubs in Nottingham as a teenager. Kate has been involved in many relationships. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Married to Margaret Barlow with. 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. 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. [38], Because of his good looks and his being on television so often, he received a large amount of fan mail, particularly from women. 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). And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. Like his weight, other physical measurement including his dress size, shoe size, etc of the actor is also not revealed to date. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. 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. His comedy was based on the truth. In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. [9][10][4]:55-63 Following his stint in 1969 playing Hamlet, Beckinsale took a brief hiatus from acting and worked at a bottle factory, before returning to acting soon after. He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. Richard Beckinsale, the late English actor, was her first husband. Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. He has got one daughter from each marriage. Richard is a well-educated person. 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. 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. Failed to remove flower. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. As mentioned above, he is the youngest of them. 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. rcds.appendChild(rcel); His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom The Lovers. Once, he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he went there but got failed in the first audition. 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. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Beckinsale (222573512)? Your email address will not be published. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Try again. var rcds = document.getElementById("rcjsload_b42b6d"); Learn how your comment data is processed. During his training, Beckinsale accepted a comedy award. [21] Because of a scheduling conflict with the musical I Love My Wife, in which he was starring, Beckinsale was unable to appear in the fourth series of Rising Damp. After the death of Richard, she married the director, Roy Battersby. [1] [2] Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was related to the actor Charles Laughton via his great-great-grandmother's side. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". x x Siblings. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. His final major performance was as the lead in the sitcom Bloomers, although he only lasted five episodes before passing away. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. That is what people mean by 'timing.' This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. She added: "He bumped into everything, knocked into the props. 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. Lucys parents were James Hunt and Mary Alice Gilbody. storms Rigsby. He graduated in 1968 and went to pursue his career. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. 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. Try again later. 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]. Required fields are marked *. Shortly after his 30th birthday, Beckinsale was the subject of an episode of This Is Your Life. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. Talking about his religious beliefs, the actor has not revealed this information. based on information from your browser. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); ). Early life At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. 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. Son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret Beckinsale This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. [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. ", 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. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. Personal Life. Kate has said that being able to watch the father she hardly knew in his old TV shows has been "extremely comforting". Information on Unlisted profiles can only be viewed by friends and family members on the Trusted List. He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. [23], In between series one and two of The Lovers Beckinsale starred in an ITV children's show titled Elephant's Eggs in a Rhubarb Tree. Richard Arthur Beckinsale (6 July 1947 19 March 1979) was an English actor. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. He was married to Margaret Bradley from 1965 to 1971. Beckinsale was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [11][12], Beckinsale made his television debut in 1969 as a police officer in Coronation Street, in which he had to arrest veteran character Ena Sharples. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. 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 very good-looking. Richard made us laugh and also charmed us. He was also making a film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. 1977. Richard Beckinsale was interested in acting since his early days. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. with Margaret Beckinsale Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Judy Yates born 1946, age 72 (approx.) His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. Richard Arthur Beckinsale. Richard married first name Beckinsale. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. With one single test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you nenver know you had. Beckinsale got married at 18 and had a daughter, Samantha, by his first wife Margaret. The day before he died, Beckinsale and five-year-old daughter Kate went to see Judy, in hospital after an operation. [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. He made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. She looks fit to me. He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. 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There is a problem with your email/password. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Edit your search or learn more. In 1965, he married his pregnant girlfriend, a local Nottingham woman named Margaret Bradley, whom he had met in 1964 while singing at a folk club. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Beckinsale was born in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow.