CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. [17] Actor Brian Glover, who played the character Cyril Heslop on Porridge, stated that Heslop's line "I read a book once; green it was" from the first episode, New Faces, Old Hands, was actually Beckinsale's idea. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. [4]:56-57 He later had a small role in a 1970 episode of A Family at War, playing a young soldier. Margaret later remarried and her new husband raised Samantha as his daughter. Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. She will play the lead role of Addy. Search for yourself and well build your family tree together, Do not sell or share my personal information. He next gained a minor role in the drama series "A Family at War" (1970-1972).His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom "The Lovers" (1970-1971). This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Arthur had served in the army during the Second World War and, after being posted to Nottingham, he met . Kate Beckinsale. He spent his childhood in his hometown. He was also in the middle of making a television film, Bloody Kids, which then had to be re-cast. He took a day off to go for an audition for a drama course. [1] Beckinsale stated in 1977 that he may have been a distant relative of the actor Charles Laughton. In Rising Damp, he played Alan, a long-haired Left-wing medical student, the butt of jibes from his bullying landlord Rigsby, played by the late Leonard Rossiter. His doctor found nothing wrong save an over-active stomach lining and a slightly high cholesterol level. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Although his exact weight is not revealed yet. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Arthur Beckinsale (222573512)? She is known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor, Van Helsing, Love & Friendship, and the Underworld series, among many others. Try again later. Both of his daughters are pursuing an acting career and has made their names as British actress. Husband of Private and Private 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 seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. Talking about his religious beliefs, the actor has not revealed this information. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Print Family Tree Parents. "He was adorable - a wonderful actor and a very nice man. He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. At some point that day, he called his older daughter Samantha, and made plans to spend some time with her the following weekend. 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. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. It featured interviews with his widow, the actress Judy Loe, as well as his father, sister, closest school friend and two daughters. 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. Your email address will not be published. March 24, 2008, Beckinsale in 2010, cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com. As of her current relationship status, Kate and musician Goody Grace made their relationship public in early 2020. Arthur was born on February 23 1917, in Southwark, Surrey, England. His final major role was as the leading actor in the sitcom "Bloomers", but only five episodes were completed before his death.In December, 1978, While filming episodes for "Bloomers", Beckinsale suffered from dizzy spells. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. Learn how your comment data is processed. Early life https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222573512/arthur-john-beckinsale. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. Try again later. Learn more about managing a memorial . Birth: xx xxx xxxx. 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. He met his second wife, the actress Judy Loe, while working in rep at Crewe. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. That summer saw the release of the film version 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. x x Siblings. Beckinsale's widow, Judy, stated: "It was a celebration, not a memorial service. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. On what was to be his last day of filming on the show, he gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home after filming. 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 I was looking forward to directing him in future films. Samantha was previously married to actor Richard Tinder, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1995. This anonymous profile represents a living person with the surname Beckinsale born in the 1920s. The two are frequently spotted together. He went to bed, and the next morning he was discovered dead. Samantha was unaware that her biological father was Richard Beckinsale until she was 11. His father Arthur wasn't sure acting was the best career path. Record information. [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. In his will, he left about 65,000 pounds for his wife and daughters. [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 made his television debut in 1969, playing a one-shot police officer character in the soap opera "Coronation Street". [35][4]:31-33 He also enjoyed playing football and often played in charity matches with the Entertainers XI team. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (function() { He went to bed, and was found dead the next morning. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. [43] On Sunday 18 March, he worked on Bloomers and gave Anna Calder-Marshall a lift home afterwards. "Len really loved Richard," recalls Don Warrington. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. [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. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. That ended with the sack when he fell asleep at the job, and was found at a bus depot five miles away. 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. His first major television role was that of leading Geoffrey Scrimshaw in the sitcom The Lovers. This was the first sitcom of Beckinsale's in which he had the leading role. Info Share. Please reset your password. Afterwards, he returned to his house in Sunningdale, Berkshire. We encourage you to . He died of a heart attack in the middle of the night. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Richard was a good dad to his daughters. In one episode Rigsby accuses Alan of trying to seduce fellow boarder Miss Jones. To ask a question, Include gps location with grave photos where possible. This was confirmed during a post-mortem examination, which also revealed that he had a congenital heart defect. In 1962, he decided to drop out of school and pursue a career as a professional actor. [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. [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. Early life [ edit] Richard has played in many films and also performed on television. According to Frears, Beckinsale's high cholesterol may have been a factor in his early death. [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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Kate is an actress and model from England. Thanks for your help! He complained of blacking out and suffering dizzy spells. [4]:38 While at RADA, Beckinsale won a prize for comedy. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . Facts of 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. based on information from your browser. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. [7], After graduating in 1968,[8] he moved to Crewe to begin in repertory theatre. These trees can change over time as users edit, remove, or otherwise modify the data in their trees. 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. "I know where the Himalayas are but I've never been up 'em!" He graduated in 1968.Following his graduation, Beckinsale started appearing in repertory theatre. [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. It also, like many sitcoms of the time, spawned a film version. 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. 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. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. Ace of Wands, a fantasy childrens show, was her first appearance on British television. Son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret Beckinsale In 1977, he starred in a radio comedy series called Albert and Me with Pat Coombs and John Comer. 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.