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William Arnold Ridley, OBE (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984) was an English playwright and actor, earlier in his career known for writing the play The Ghost Train and later in life in the British television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977) as the elderly bumbling Private Godfrey, as well as in spin-offs including the feature film ...
Feb 5, 2016 · Arnold Ridley, who played Private Godfrey in the classic comedy series, served in both World War One and Two. He was wounded in the trenches, discharged for self-inflicted wounds, and later joined the Home Guard.
Arnold Ridley (1896-1984) was a British playwright, director and actor, best known for his role as Private Godfrey in Dad's Army. He also wrote The Ghost Train, a popular thriller that has been adapted several times for stage and screen.
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Jan 26, 2016 · He was loved by millions as doddery Pte Godfrey in Dad’s Army but actor Arnold Ridley’s career was destroyed by the sacrifice he made in the First World War.
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Learn about the life and career of Arnold Ridley, a British playwright and actor best known for his comedy role in Dad's Army. Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- January 7, 1896
- March 12, 1984
Feb 1, 2023 · However, thanks to his sister, the platoon learn his real (well, fictitious as it is a TV comedy show) story. Godfrey was indeed a conscientious objector but like many others he did volunteer to ...
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William Arnold Ridley, OBE (7th January 1896 – 12th March 1984) was an English playwright and actor. He was best known for portraying Private Charles Godfrey in the popular British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977, and also as the author of the play The Ghost Train.
