Arthur 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.

Arthur Lowe

Acting Born September 22, 1915 – Died April 15, 1982 Hayfield, Derbyshire, England

Arthur 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.

Known For

Coronation Street

Leonard Swindley

The Avengers

Benstead

The Wednesday Play

Colonel Harrup

BBC Play of the Month

Sir Oliver Surface

ITV Playhouse

Eric

No Hiding Place

Sunday Night Theatre

Albert Davies

ITV Saturday Night Theatre

Mr. Cakebread

ITV Saturday Night Theatre

Mason

Dad's Army

Captain George Mainwaring

Maigret

Monsieur Triboulet

Morecambe & Wise

Capt. George Mainwaring