Quick Facts
Born:
1915-09-22
Birthplace:
Hayfield, Derbyshire, England
Credits:
90 Total Roles
Arthur Lowe
Acting
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Biography
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
Kind Hearts and Coronets
The Reporter
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Mr. Kemp
Theatre of Blood
Horace Sprout
The Avengers
Benstead
This Sporting Life
Charles Slomer
Coronation Street
Leonard Swindley
O Lucky Man!
Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda
The Ruling Class
Tucker
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dad's Army at the BBC TV | Capt Goerge Mainwaring |
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy Years MOVIE | George Mainwaring (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2001 | The Best of Morecambe and Wise MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box MOVIE | Captain George Mainwaring (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2000 | A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe MOVIE | Self |
| 1983 | ITV Christmas Comedy TV | Self |
| 1982 | A J Wentworth, BA TV | A.J. Wentworth, B.A. |
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital MOVIE | Guest Patient |
| 1980 | Sweet William MOVIE | Captain Walton |
| 1979 | The Plank MOVIE | Shorter Workman |