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John Le Mesurier
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Born in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Born on 5th of April 1912
Died on 15th of November 1983

Born 1912. Died 1983 - English actor.

Solicitor’s articled clerk before training as actor and touring shows until WWII. Success in films including Private’s Progress (1955), The Pure Hell of St Trinian’s (1960) and The Pink Panther (1963). Appeared in television on Hancock’s Half Hour (1956-61) and George and the Dragon (1966-68). Became well-known as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army (1968-77).

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