Richard was a good dad to his daughters. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The premise was having a mismatched couple, with a romantic girl paired with a sex-obsessed boyfriend. 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. Samantha Beckinsale. His other child is Kate Beckinsale together with his second wife Judy. He gave them a good upbringing. cemeteries found in Nottingham, Nottingham Unitary Authority, Nottinghamshire, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. During the conversation he repeated that he had been feeling unwell, and also said that he had some pain in his chest and arms. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Son of Arthur John Beckinsale and Margaret Beckinsale [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. The couple stayed together by each other sides until death parted them. [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. 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. People Projects Discussions Surnames Beckinsale acquired his first starring role in 1970 as Geoffrey in the sitcom The Lovers, opposite fellow newcomer Paula Wilcox. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He has not provided any information regarding his siblings. Beckinsale initially played Godber with a Birmingham accent, but this was eventually abandoned. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The show featured jokes, poetry, and music. He was very good-looking. He attended Royal Academic Dramatic Arts and graduated from there. He seemed in good humour though, and made a joke out of it. [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. He made his TV debut in Coronation Street in 1969, as a policeman who arrested the redoubtable Ena Sharples. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. Upon leaving the hospital, Beckinsale dropped his daughter off with relatives to spend the night. The two are frequently spotted together. Kate has said she finds it "comforting" to watch old episodes of her father on screen in sitcoms like Porridge and Rising Damp. [34] Beckinsale and Samantha reconnected soon after and spent time together, before his death in 1979. When she returned, she said that she was unable to wake him, and was advised to call a doctor. 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. They had one child. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [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. Kates great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. 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. There is no greater testament. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [24], He had the lead role of a young detective in the 1971 Armchair Theatre episode Detective Waiting.[25]. He told her he felt tired. Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. His firstborn child was Samantha Beckinsale together with his first wife Margaret. Born July 6, 1947 in Carlton, Nottingham, England, UK Richard Beckinsale was an English actor, primarily known for his roles in sitcoms. He is the father of actresses Samantha and Kate Beckinsale. [60], ITV3 aired a two-part documentary in 2016 called Rising Damp Forever which looked back at the making of Rising Damp. [52] On 19 April 1979, one month after his death, more than 300 people attended a memorial service at the actors' church St Paul's in Covent Garden. 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. This allowed him to be something of a calming influence on the show a calming influence that was often needed. "Len really loved Richard," recalls Don Warrington. "[49] The Lovers creator Jack Rosenthal stated: "He must have had one of the biggest futures any actor could hope for. Edit your search or learn more. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. And Beckinsale's legacy lives on, with repeats of the shows to which he added so much. One can only wonder what Beckinsale might have achieved had he lived. Beckinsale claimed to be a distant cousin of actor Charles Laughton (1899-1962). Print Family Tree Parents. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". He subsequently starred alongside Barker in Going Straight, a spin-off of Porridge in which the two criminal characters are seen on the outside rebuilding their lives. The reason for their divorce was not disclosed by the couple. Your email address will not be published. Genealogy for Arthur John Beckinsale (1917 - 2003) family tree on Geni, with over 230 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. She will play the lead role of Addy. Kate's great-grandfather Arthur was the son of Arthur John Beckinsale. 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. 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. Richard is not active on social media. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Kate Beckinsale, Judy Loe, David Walliams, and Michael Sheen attended the ceremony. Kates paternal grandmother was named Margaret/Maggie Barlow. [3] While attending College House Junior School in Chilwell, Beckinsale appeared in his first of many school plays . [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. Sheen is earning a good amount of money from her vast career. La Frenais stated: "I was always amazed by Richard's talent. [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. [4]:81 They finally married in 1977, prior to Kate starting nursery school. He then attended a farewell party for the Two Ronnies, who were about to leave for Australia. To ask a question, [30][31][32], Beckinsale was married twice. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Richard married first name Beckinsale. Arthur John Beckinsale (1850 - 1884) How do we create a person's profile? [4]:44-48 They soon began dating and lived together for years. He was born the youngest of three children of his parents. Arthur John BECKINSALE was born about 1920. A memorial service for him was attended by 300 people, a testament to his popularity. 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. Really? The actor stood tall a height of 6 feet. Also contributing were his co-stars, Ronnie Barker of Porridge and Don Warrington of Rising Damp. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. ", 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. There is a problem with your email/password. 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He joined Nottingham college, Clarendon when he was 16 and attended classes there for two years. Richard married first name Beckinsale. Arthur John Beckinsale married Elizabeth Harris. The day before he died, he and his five-year-old daughter Kate visited Loe in hospital. Richard was born into a family that includes his parents and siblings. Not too skinny as Victoria Beckham or Sharni Vinson. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. })(); Ethnicity of Celebs | EthniCelebs.com 2023. Early life. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. He was a very honest boy and he had that same quality in his acting."[50]. [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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Geni requires JavaScript! He just went to sleep one night, and didn't wake up again." You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Only 18,000 pounds were left after taxes. As a teenager, he attended classes at Alderman White Secondary Modern School.