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John Le Mesurier
A self-effacing "jobbing actor" with a gift for comedy, John Le Mesurier rose to iconic status as Sergeant Wilson in *Dad's Army*, leaving an indelible mark on British humor through a career spanning over 120 films and decades of unforgettable performances.
In short · Acted for five decades — 88 credits.
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Biography
John Le Mesurier was an English actor best known for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the BBC television comedy *Dad's Army* (1968–1977). A versatile performer, he appeared in over 120 films, often in supporting roles across various genres. Le Mesurier described himself as a "jobbing actor," reflecting his prolific career in both film and television.
Filmography · 88 of 88
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88 credits
A Married Man(1983)
Eustace Lough
TV
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu(1980)
Perkins
Film
Unidentified Flying Oddball(1979)
Sir Gawain
Film
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse(1978)
Sir Archibald MacGregor
Film
A Christmas Carol(1977)
Marley's Ghost
Film
What's Up Nurse(1977)
Dr. Ogden
Film
Jabberwocky(1977)
The Chamberlain
Film
Stand Up, Virgin Soldiers(1977)
Col. Bromley-Pickering
Film
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother(1975)
Lord Redcliff
Film
Brief Encounter(1974)
Stephen
Film
Confessions of a Window Cleaner(1974)
Inspector Radlett
FilmBlack and Blue(1973)
Sir Henry Hawkes
TV
The Alf Garnett Saga(1972)
Mr. Ronald Frewin
Film
Dad's Army(1971)
Sgt. Wilson
FilmA Class by Himself(1971)
Lord Bleasham
TVShine A Light(1970)
Lighthouseman Lionel Parrott
TV
Doctor in Trouble(1970)
Purser
Film
Midas Run(1969)
Wells
Film
The Italian Job(1969)
Governor
Film
Two in Clover(1969)
Chairman
TV
Salt and Pepper(1968)
Col. Woodstock
Film
Dad's Army(1968)
Sgt. Arthur Wilson
TV
Mister Ten Per Cent(1967)
Jocelyn Macauley
Film
The Cuckoo Patrol(1967)
Gibbs
Film
Casino Royale(1967)
M's Driver (uncredited)
Film
George And The Dragon(1966)
Colonel Maynard
TV
Bang! Bang! You're Dead!(1966)
George C. Lillywhite
Film
Our Man in Marrakesh(1966)
George Lillywhite
Film
Eye of the Devil(1966)
Dr. Monnet
Film
Finders Keepers(1966)
Mr. X
Film
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