Back to peopleArthur LoweKnown forActingBornSeptember 22, 1915DiedApril 15, 1982Place of birthHayfield, Derbyshire, EnglandBiographyLife and careerArthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) was a BAFTA Award winning English actor. He was best known for playing Captain George Mainwaring in the popular British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977.Filmography2 filmsAll2Acting2if....1968as Mr. KempKind Hearts and Coronets1949as The Reporter