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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. When asked to comment on his death years later, Kate Beckinsale said, "It was so sudden. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He enjoyed spending time with them and was often spotted with them in public. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born on 26 July 1973. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Kate Beckinsale. 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]: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. Once, he was old enough to apply to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, he went there but got failed in the first audition. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Arthur William Beckinsale (1873 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. Christopher Strauli was recruited to replace Beckinsale, playing a different character. 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. His father Arthur John Beckinsale was Anglo-Burmese, while his mother Maggie Barlow was English. And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Although, it can be said that the actor was provided with the necessary love and care by his parents. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. In 2006, Lily appeared for the first time in a film named 'Underworld: Evolution'. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Not much is known about his sibling. [37] Beckinsale's widow, Loe, stated that he suffered from occasional panic attacks. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. [4]:155-156 Because of an industrial dispute at the BBC in late December 1978, the filming of the sixth episode of Bloomers had to be postponed until March.[42]. 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 cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. 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 - 1924 Arthur William Beckinsale 1873 1924 Arthur William Beckinsale was born on month day 1873, at birth place , to Arthur John Beckinsale and Lotterby was too upset to speak, but a tearful Barker said: "The death of my friend Richard Beckinsale has robbed me of the joy of this award but the pride of winning it still remains.". One of her paternal great-great-grandmothers, Ma Ninhe, was Burmese. Geni requires JavaScript! He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night. 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. He spent his childhood in his hometown. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. He would have been proud his two daughters Samantha and Kate, have both gone on to become highly successful actors. Kates paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). Early life He attended the class in College House Junior School inChilwell. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Beckinsale was cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. Son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret Beckinsale 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". Their daughter, actress Samantha Beckinsale, was born on 23 July 1966. Please try again later. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. He hadn't done much but he was so loved that there was a universal sort of grief that went on." 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. Richard was a very handsome man. In 1965, Beckinsale applied for training the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. "I think he would have gone on to be a movie star. [4]:158 He then took his five-year-old daughter Kate to visit Loe in hospital. 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. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. View. I'm convinced he would have become an international actor." Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. He was very good-looking. That same year, he landed a leading role in another sitcom which was to prove a massive hit. rcel.id = 'rc_' + Math.floor(Math.random() * 1000); In 1977, Porridge was brought to an end with his character of Godber being released from his prison sentence in the final episode. Try again. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. "[20]:910 Beckinsale had previously worked with Leonard Rossiter in the 1974 Johnny Speight drama If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have To Invent Them. There was a memorial segment for Beckinsale during the series in which his daughters, Samantha and Kate took part. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. His father was a legal executive, while his mother was a homemaker. rcds.appendChild(rcel); You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Beckinsale (222573512)? Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. Oops, something didn't work. There was an error deleting this problem. [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 is the father of actresses Samantha Beckinsale and Kate Beckinsale. Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. Richard was born Richard Arthur Beckinsale on 7th July in the year 1948 in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [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. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. The show was a success without being a runaway triumph, and did enough to put both lead performers in the public eye. He told her he felt tired. Learn more about merges. He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." Three days after his death, Going Straight won a BAFTA award. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. [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 was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. He also appeared in school plays while attending Alderman White Secondary Modern School. He was accepted there with his second audition, one of only 31 applicants accepted. Judith & Wendy. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He told The Express: "He was a very fine actor who could turn his hand to anything. Learn how your comment data is processed. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Arthur William Beckinsale 1873; Mary Mitchell 1883-1952 Spouses and children. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [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. Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. 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. Beckinsale stated in a 1977 interview that he was a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Beckinsale was born in Beeston, Nottinghamshire, to an Anglo-Burmese father, Arthur John Beckinsale, and an English mother, Margaret Barlow. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. "[27] He later did a six-month run in the London debut of the Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart musical I Love My Wife. Really? cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. 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. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. 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). Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. As filming on the show progressed, Beckinsale appeared increasingly tired, and "greyer and greyer", according to co-star David Swift, and towards the end of filming he was complaining of pains in his arms. Family: wikipedia Photos and archival records He was always concerned about keeping fit and we used to tease him about it. Richard married first name Beckinsale. Husband of Private and Private Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. PRIVACY TAKE-DOWN REQUEST 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. 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Celeb obsessed? Norman was born in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. 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. After the divorce from Margaret, the actor again married Judy Loe. He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there. Also, talking about his ex-wife Margaret, she also married Keith Bradley. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. 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. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest school friend and two daughters. Being a secretive guy he has not disclosed information about his family. 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. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. That night he went to a party for The Two Ronnies then returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berks. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest schoolfriend and two daughters. Connect to 120 Beckinsale profiles on Geni, Arthur John Beckinsale, Margaret Beckinsale (born Barlow),
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