Arnold Ridley
Biography
Arnold Ridley was a British actor. He began his acting career in the 1920s, performing in various stage productions. Ridley also appeared in films and television shows. One of his notable roles was in the British sitcom "Dad's Army," where he played the character Private Godfrey.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Dad's Army at the BBC (2025) as Pte. Charles Godfrey
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Charles Godfrey (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Private Charles Godfrey (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Best of Morecambe and Wise (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The Switch (1976) as Uncle Rodney
- The Ghost Train (1976) Original Film Writer
- The Amorous Milkman (1975) as Cinema Attendant
- Thriller (1973) as 1st Old Man
- Carry On Girls (1973) as Alderman Pratt
- A Place to Die (1973) as 1st Old Man
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Uncle Rodney
- Dad's Army (1971) as Private Charles Godfrey
- Random Quest (1969) as Munnings
- Dad's Army (1968) as Private Charles Godfrey
- The Caesars (1968) as Nigrinus
- A Man for All Seasons (1966) as Innkeeper (uncredited)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1966)
- Who Killed the Cat? (1966) Theatre Play
- Out of the Unknown (1965) as Munnings
- The Wednesday Thriller (1965) as Mr Damson
- A Slight Case Of... (1965)
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Tunnicliffe
- Crooks in Cloisters (1964) as Arnold Ridley
- Wings of Mystery (1963)
- The Avengers (1961) as Elderly Gent
- Second Fiddle (1957) Writer
- The Ghost Train (1957) Author
- Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953) Writer
- Stolen Face (1952) as Dr. Russell
- Green Grow the Rushes (1951) as Tom Cuffley
- The Interrupted Journey (1949) as Mr. Saunders
- The Ghost Train (1948) as Saul Hodgkin
- The Ghost Train (1948) Theatre Play
- Easy Money (1948) Writer
- The Ghost Train (1941) Writer
- The Ghost Train (1939) Writer
- The Ghost Train (1937) Story
- East of Ludgate Hill (1937) Story
- Seven Sinners (1936) Story
- Royal Eagle (1936) Writer
- Royal Eagle (1936) Director
- The Warren Case (1934) Theatre Play
- Ghost Train (1933) Story
- The Ghost Train (1933) Story
- The Ghost Train (1931) Theatre Play
- The Ghost Train (1931) Writer
- Keepers of Youth (1931) Theatre Play
- The Flying Fool (1931) Writer
- The Wrecker (1929) Writer
- The Ghost Train (1927) Theatre Play
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Arnold Ridley best known for?
Arnold Ridley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Freaks (1932), Carry On Girls (1973), The Persuaders! (1971), Johnny Handsome (1989).
When and where was Arnold Ridley born?
Arnold Ridley was born on January 7, 1896 in Bath, Somerset, England, UK. They passed away on March 12, 1984.
How many credits does Arnold Ridley have?
Arnold Ridley has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1927 to 2025.
What is Arnold Ridley's background in cinema and television?
Arnold Ridley was a British actor. He began his acting career in the 1920s, performing in various stage productions. Ridley also appeared in films and television shows. One of his notable roles was in the British sitcom "Dad's Army," where he played the character Private Godfrey.
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Caesars (1968) as Nigrinus — aged about 72
- The Avengers (1961) as Elderly Gent — aged about 65
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Uncle Rodney — aged about 75
- Dad's Army (1968) as Private Charles Godfrey — aged about 72
- A Man for All Seasons (1966) as Innkeeper (uncredited) — aged about 70
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Tunnicliffe — aged about 68
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