John Le Mesurier
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).
Le Mesurier was born on 5 April 1912 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. He studied at the Sherborne School.
Le Mesurier was married to June Melville from 1940 until they divorced in 1949. Then he was married to Hattie Jacques from 1949 until they divorced in 1965. Then he was married to Joan Malin from 1966 until his death in 1983. He had two sons.
Le Mesurier died from a stomach hemorrhage caused by cirrhosis of the liver in Ramsgate, Kent, England, aged 71.
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Sherborne School, Dorset, which Le Mesurier disliked intensely
Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, where Le Mesurier appeared in numerous roles during 1938
Terry-Thomas, alongside whom Le Mesurier appeared in Private's Progress and Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Peter Sellers, with whom Le Mesurier appeared in several films
The grave of Le Mesurier and his son Kim at St George's Church, Ramsgate, Kent
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