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John Le Mesurier (born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 1912 – 15 November 1983) was an English actor and comedian. He is best remembered for his comedic role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the BBC television situation comedy Dad's Army (1968–77).
May 5, 2017 · John Le Mesurier. The wonderful John LeMesurier remains one of those performers you're always pleased to see, and retain affection for. His role as the mild-mannered Sergeant Wilson, upper-class but with a benevolent and vaguely distracted manner (when required to order the platoon around, he'd always say, "Would you mind falling into line ...
John Le Mesurier. More images. Real Name: John Charles Elton Le Mesurier De Somerys Halliley. Profile: British actor and voice actor. He was born 5 April 1912 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK and died 15 November 1983 in Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK. Father of Robin Le Mesurier and Jake Le Mesurier with his one-time wife Hattie Jacques.
Joan Le Mesurier. Joan Dorothy Le Mesurier (née Long, formerly Malin; 3 July 1931 – 9 July 2021) was an English actress and author who was the widow and biographer of the actor John Le Mesurier . Joan Long was born in Oldham, Lancashire. She was brought up in Ramsgate, where her father owned a fish-and-chip shop.
Feb 4, 2016 · John Le Mesurier was one of Britain’s best loved character actors thanks to his stage work, regular spots on ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ and always excellent supporting roles in films like ‘The Italian Job’ and ‘The Pink Panther’. Despite the fame, adulation and fortune that came his way while playing Wilson, Le Mesurier’s life was sadly filled with heartache and tragedy. Le ...
Apr 27, 2012 · John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely. Michael Palin, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among those who contribute to this candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent ...
