Arthur Lowe

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Hayfield, Derbyshire, England

Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) was a BAFTA Award winning English actor. He was best known for playing Captain George Mainwaring in the popular British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977.

Known for

• Dad's Army at the BBC — Capt Goerge Mainwaring2025
• Hitler: The Comedy Years — George Mainwaring (archive footage) (uncredited)2007
• The Best of Morecambe and Wise — Self (archive footage)2001
• Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box — Captain George Mainwaring (archive footage) (uncredited)2001
• A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe — Self2000
• ITV Christmas Comedy1983
• Britannia Hospital — Guest Patient1982
• A J Wentworth, BA — A.J. Wentworth, B.A.1982
• Sweet William — Captain Walton1980
• The Lady Vanishes — Jeremy Charters1979

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Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) was a British actor. His acting career spanned nearly forty years, including starring roles in numerous theatre and television productions. He played Captain Mainwaring in the British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977, was nominated for seven BAFTAs and became one of the most recognised faces on television. Lowe began his working life shortly before the Second World War (1939–1945) and he featured in many theatrical performances after the war

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

Arthur

Gender

male

Citizenship

United Kingdom

Place of birth

Hayfield

Place of death

Birmingham

Occupation

actor

Languages spoken

English language

Award

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Conflict

World War II

Military branch

British Army

Image

Dads36.JPG

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