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John Le Mesurier Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1912-04-05

Birthplace:
Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK

Credits:
187 Total Roles

John Le Mesurier

Acting

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Short Sharp Shocks Volume 4 MOVIE Jack Mottram (Death In The Hand)
2025 Dad's Army at the BBC TV Sgt. Arthur Wilson
2012 John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely MOVIE Himself
2007 Hitler: The Comedy Years MOVIE Arthur Wilson (archive footage) (uncredited)
2001 The Best of Morecambe and Wise MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2001 Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box MOVIE Sergeant Arthur Wilson (archive footage) (uncredited)
1984 Facelift MOVIE Bruce
1984 The Passionate Pilgrim MOVIE The Narrator
1983 A Married Man TV Eustace Lough
1981 Brideshead Revisited TV Father Mowbray

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