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John Le Mesurier (1912-1983) was an English actor who starred in Dad's Army and many other films and TV shows. Learn about his life, career, awards, and personal relationships from this comprehensive biography.
Learn about the life and career of John Le Mesurier, who played Sgt. Wilson in Dad's Army and Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings radio adaptation. See his filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos on IMDb.
- January 1, 1
- Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK
Learn about the life and career of John Le Mesurier, a British character actor who starred in Dad's Army and other films and TV shows. Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia and more.
- April 5, 1912
- November 15, 1983
John Le Mesurier was an English actor and comedian, best known for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in Dad's Army. He was born in 1912, married three times, and died in 1983 from cirrhosis of the liver.
Watch a short clip of John le Mesurier, the actor who played Sgt Wilson in Dad's Army, talking to Roger Bowns in 1978. The interview is from ITV Channel Television's archive.
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John Le Mesurier (1912-1983) was an English actor who appeared in films, radio, theatre and TV. He is best known for his role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army and won a BAFTA for his portrayal of Kim Philby.