Quick Facts
Born:
1905-02-26
Birthplace:
etersfield, Hampshire, England, UK
Credits:
21 Total Roles
Arthur Brough
Acting
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Biography
Arthur Brough (26 February 1905 - 28 May 1978) was a British actor and theatre founder, producer and director best known for portraying the character of bumbling senior menswear salesman Ernest Grainger on the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985).
Known For
The Persuaders!
Moorehead
Are You Being Served?
Mr. Grainger
Dad's Army
Mr Boyle
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Mr. Ernest Grainger
The Green Man
Landlord
Upstairs, Downstairs
Stallinbrass
Royal Flash
King Ludwig of Bavaria
Too Many Crooks
Old Tramp (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy MOVIE | Mr. Ernest Grainger (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1977 | Are You Being Served? The Movie MOVIE | Mr. Ernest Grainger |
| 1975 | Royal Flash MOVIE | King Ludwig of Bavaria |
| 1974 | London Conspiracy MOVIE | Moorehead (archive footage) |
| 1972 | Scoop TV | Bentinck |
| 1972 | Are You Being Served? TV | Mr. Grainger |
| 1971 | Upstairs, Downstairs TV | Stallinbrass |
| 1971 | The Persuaders! TV | Moorehead |
| 1971 | Jason King TV | Self |
| 1970 | The Adventures of Don Quick TV | Odin |