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Arthur Lowe is a Actor British born on 22 september 1915 at Hayfield (United-kingdom)
Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) was an English actor. His career spanned over thirty years, including starring roles in numerous theatre and television productions. He is best known for playing Captain George Mainwaring in the British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977. He was nominated for seven BAFTAs and became one of the most recognised faces on television.
Lowe began his working life shortly before the Second World War (1939–1945) and he featured in many theatrical performances. It was not until he landed the part of Leonard Swindley in the British television soap Coronation Street that he became a household name. He played the character until 1966, while continuing film work. In 1968 he took up his most famous role, in Dad's Army, written by David Croft and Jimmy Perry. His success as this character led to considerable television and theatrical work, which put pressure on his health. Lowe's final years were dominated by alcoholism and illness and he died on 15 April 1982, aged 66.
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Arthur Lowe
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 22 september 1915 at Hayfield (United-kingdom)
Death 15 april 1982 (at 66 years) at Birmingham (United-kingdom)
Birth 22 september 1915 at Hayfield (United-kingdom)
Death 15 april 1982 (at 66 years) at Birmingham (United-kingdom)
Lowe began his working life shortly before the Second World War (1939–1945) and he featured in many theatrical performances. It was not until he landed the part of Leonard Swindley in the British television soap Coronation Street that he became a household name. He played the character until 1966, while continuing film work. In 1968 he took up his most famous role, in Dad's Army, written by David Croft and Jimmy Perry. His success as this character led to considerable television and theatrical work, which put pressure on his health. Lowe's final years were dominated by alcoholism and illness and he died on 15 April 1982, aged 66.
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Filmography of Arthur Lowe (48 films)
| Year | Name | Job | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital | Actor | Guest Patient |
| 1980 | Sweet William | Actor | Captain Walton |
| 1979 | The Lady Vanishes | Actor | Jeremy Charters |
| 1979 | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | Actor | Mr. Beaver (voice) |
| 1979 | The Plank | Actor | Shorter Workman |
| 1977 | The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It | Actor | Dr. John H. Watson |
| 1976 | The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones | Actor | Dr. Thwackum |
| 1973 | O Lucky Man! | Actor | Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda |
| 1973 | Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall | Actor | Maj. Drysdale |
| 1973 | No Sex Please: We're British | Actor | Mr Bromley |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Actor | Horace Sprout |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class | Actor | Tucker |
| 1971 | A Hole Lot of Trouble | Actor | Whitehouse |
| 1971 | Dad's Army | Actor | Capt. George Mainwaring |
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | Actor | Mr. Nugent |
| 1970 | The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | Actor | Ferret |
| 1970 | Spring and Port Wine | Actor | Mr. Aspinall |
| 1970 | The Great Inimitable Mr. Dickens | Actor | |
| 1970 | Some Will, Some Won't | Actor | Police Sergeant |
| 1969 | The Bed Sitting Room | Actor | Father |
| 1969 | It All Goes to Show | Actor | Councillor Henry Parker |
| 1968 | if.... | Actor | Mr. Kemp |
| 1967 | The Plank | Actor | |
| 1967 | The White Bus | Actor | The Mayor |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking | Actor | Husband |
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | Actor | Charles Slomer |
| 1962 | Go to Blazes | Actor | Warder |
| 1960 | The Day They Robbed the Bank of England | Actor | Bank Official (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Follow That Horse! | Actor | Auctioneer (uncredited) |
| 1959 | The Boy and the Bridge | Actor | Bridge Mechanic |
| 1958 | Blind Spot | Actor | Garage Mechanic (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Stormy Crossing | Actor | Garage Owne |
| 1957 | Hour of Decision | Actor | Caligraphy Expert |
| 1957 | Stranger in Town | Actor | Jeweller |
| 1956 | Breakaway | Actor | Mitchell |
| 1956 | The Green Man | Actor | Radio Salesman |
| 1956 | Now and Forever | Actor | Vicar |
| 1956 | Who Done It? | Actor | Shop demonstrator (uncredited) |
| 1955 | The Reluctant Bride | Actor | Mr. Fogarty |
| 1955 | Murder Anonymous | Actor | |
| 1955 | One Way Out | Actor | Sam |
| 1955 | The Woman for Joe | Actor | George's Agent (uncredited) |
| 1954 | Final Appointment | Actor | Barratt |
| 1950 | Cage of Gold | Actor | Short Man (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Kind Hearts and Coronets | Actor | The Reporter |
| 1949 | The Spider and the Fly | Actor | Town Clerk |
| 1949 | Stop Press Girl | Actor | Archibald (uncredited) |
| 1948 | London Belongs to Me | Actor | Commuter on Train (uncredited) |