Back to peopleJohn Le MesurierKnown forActingBornApril 5, 1912DiedNovember 15, 1983Place of birthBedford, Bedfordshire, England, UKBiographyLife and careerJohn Le Mesurier (born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley) was a BAFTA Award-winning English actor. He is most famous for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the popular 1970s BBC comedy Dad's Army.Filmography6 filmsAll6Acting6On a Clear Day You Can See Forever1970as PelhamThe Italian Job1969as GovernorCasino Royale1967as M's Driver (uncredited)The Pink Panther1963as Defence Barrister (as John LeMesurier)Ben-Hur1959as Doctor (uncredited)The Hound of the Baskervilles1959as Barrymore