Jimmy Perry
James "Jimmy" Perry OBE (9 September 1923 – 23 October 2016) was an English writer, scriptwriter, producer, author and actor who is known for creating the BBC sitcom Dad's Army.
Jimmy Perry OBE | |
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 Jimmy Perry in May 2011 | |
| Born | James Perry 9 September 1923 Barnes, Surrey, England |
| Died | 23 October 2016 (aged 93) London, England |
| Occupation | Scriptwriter |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1960-2002 2012-2016 |
| Genre | Television |
| Notable works | Dad's Army (1968-1977) The Gnomes of Dulwich (1969) It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974-1981) Room Service (1979) Hi-de-Hi! (1980-1988) You Rang M'Lord? (1988-1993) High Street Blues (1989) |
| Spouse | Gilda Neeljte (until his death) |
| Relatives | Diane Holland (sister-in-law) |
Perry was born on September 9, 1923 in Barnes, Surrey, England.[1] He studied at Colet Court and at St Paul's School. Perry lived in Algarve, Portugal.
Perry died in London on 23 October 2016 at the age of 93.[2]
References
- ↑ John Oliver "Croft, David (1922-2011) and Perry, Jimmy (1923-)", BFI screenonline
- ↑ BBC News (23 October 2016). Dad's Army creator Jimmy Perry dies. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37743674. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
Other websites
- Jimmy Perry on IMDb