She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to wake him up. Weve updated the security on the site. Married to Margaret Barlow with. [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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? The couple had a child together Samantha. Arthur married [1] Maggie BARLOW 1941 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England. Arthur John Beckinsale (1909 - 1972) How do we create a person's profile? This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. Beckinsale was perfect as the naive young foil to the wily old lag Norman Stanley Fletcher, and the series soon had a huge following. rcel.async = true; 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. Kate's paternal grandfather was Arthur John Beckinsale (the son of Arthur William Beckinsale and Mary Mitchell). 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. "[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. 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)?? Charles Victor Beckinsale; Kathleen Beckinsale Sources. [57], In 2007, Alan Davies nominated Beckinsale as his chosen subject for the BBC Radio 4 series Great Lives. [18], While appearing in Porridge on the BBC, Beckinsale simultaneously starred as naive medical student Alan Moore in the ITV sitcom Rising Damp[19] also from 1974 to 1977. 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. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. Family: wikipedia Photos and archival records Make sure that the file is a photo. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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 These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. The post-mortem examination revealed that he had coronary artery disease, which caused the heart attack. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. Kate Beckinsale. However, In 1977, Beckinsale claimed that he was a distant relative of actor Charles Laughton. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The sense of loss was widely felt because Beckinsale was not only admired for his acting skills but loved by all who knew him. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. He spent his childhood in his hometown. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. Beckinsale was cremated during a private service in Bracknell, Berkshire[51] and his remains were then taken to Mortlake Crematorium. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. She is currently married to Roy Battersby, a British television director. To her surprise, he began to talk about his fear of dying, and of being alone in the house. And, in a change to his usual comedy casting, he was playing a detective in the Stephen Frears film Bloody Kids. Facts of These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. with Margaret Beckinsale Sister of Porridge Star Richard Beckinsale Judy Yates born 1946, age 72 (approx.) "[53] A memorial plaque was later placed in the church in Beckinsale's honour. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? It was a death that horrified and saddened the nation. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. During the conversation he repeated that he had been feeling unwell, and also said that he had some pain in his chest and arms. 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. [4]:56-57 He later had a small role in a 1970 episode of A Family at War, playing a young soldier. Richard is blessed with two beautiful daughters. 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. Kate has said that being able to watch the father she hardly knew in his old TV shows has been "extremely comforting". Two years later, he won a scholarship for RADA. Tentative plans for further episodes of the spin-off were shelved due to Beckinsale's death in 1979. 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. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Oops, something didn't work. Kates great-grandmother Mary was born in Burma, to Thomas Charles/Candy Mitchell, who was white, and Ma Ninhe, who was of Burmese descent. [37] Beckinsale's widow, Loe, stated that he suffered from occasional panic attacks. For more celebrity reads like this, Visit our page Featured Biography. 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. A system error has occurred. 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. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. "But you're a member of the permissive society, you're supposed to know where the erogenous regions are!" This role marked a change in direction for Beckinsale, playing a hard-nosed detective character in contrast to the naive characters he had played before. [38], A biography of Beckinsale, titled The Richard Beckinsale Story was published in 2008 by author David Clayton. 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. 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. Beckinsale's death was met with great shock. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. [15], From 1974 to 1977, Beckinsale starred as prison inmate Lennie Godber alongside Ronnie Barker in the hit BBC sitcom Porridge. His source of income included his acting career and other side businesses. ). 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. With the smash sitcoms Porridge and Rising Damp, Beckinsales career soared to new heights. However, his daughter is quite popular on Instagram. WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. [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. He spent his childhood in his hometown. It does not store any personal data. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. 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.These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. Print Family Tree Parents. 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. 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. 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. "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" Info Share. Alan confesses he's not as experienced in such matters as Rigsby thinks. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Arthur John Beckinsale I found on Findagrave.com. She said Beckinsale was still sleeping, and she left the phone to go and wake him up. {{ asCtrl.bannerRights.content|translate }}, The Geneanet family trees are powered by Geneweb 7.0. x x Siblings. Beckinsale's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Beckinsale was born in the suburban town of Carlton, Nottinghamshire, which is part of the Borough of Gedling. Also, he was nominated for the BAFTA award for the role. Carlton Cemetery. Kates maternal grandfather was Norman Scarborough Loe (the son of James Leslie Loe and Florence Aldred). [4]:146-147, Beckinsale met actress Judy Loe in 1968 at Crewe repertory. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. During this series, there was a memorial segment dedicated to Beckinsale, in which Judy Loe and Kate Beckinsale took part. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. 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. He was filming a new sitcom, Bloomers, set in a florist's shop, and had finished work on the film of Porridge. She looks fit to me. Shortly after, it was confirmed that he had died during the night, of what appeared to be a massive heart attack. Richard Beckinsale, the late English actor, was her first husband. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest school friend and two daughters. Siblings. A clearly distressed Barker delivered a brief but emotional acceptance speech in tribute to his co-star. Connect to 120 Beckinsale profiles on Geni, Arthur John Beckinsale, Margaret Beckinsale (born Barlow),