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John Le Mesurier (/ l ə ˈ m ɛ ʒ ə r ə /, born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 1912 – 15 November 1983) was an English actor. He is probably best remembered for his comedic role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the BBC television situation comedy Dad's Army (1968–1977).
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.
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John Le Mesurier. Actor: The Italian Job. The son of a solicitor, British character actor John Le Mesurier attended public school in Dorset, England, before embarking on a career in law.
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Nov 25, 2022 · This comedy history documentary is a candid portrait of the life and work of laid-back actor John Le Mesurier from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques, to his life-changing role as...
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Feb 17, 2015 · Best known for his portrayal of Sgt Wilson in Dad's Army, John le Mesurier has a quick chat with Roger Bowns.
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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).
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John Le Mesurier (born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley; 5 April 1912 – 15 November 1983) was an English actor who performed in many mediums of light entertainment, including film, radio and theatre. Le Mesurier's career spanned from 1934 until his death in 1983.
