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John Le Mesurier

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John Le Mesurier

Apr 5, 1912 – Nov 15, 1983193 titles 147 movies · 46 TV
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Biography

John Le Mesurier (born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley) was a BAFTA Award-winning English actor. He is most famous for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the popular 1970s BBC comedy Dad's Army.

Also known as

John LeMesurier · John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley

Born

Apr 5, 1912 – Nov 15, 1983

Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK

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Roles across career

Titles counted once; a person can act and direct on the same film (roles merged).

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Undated 1 title(s)