David Croft
Creator Born Sep 7, 1922 Died Sep 27, 2011 64 credits
Biography
David Croft works in creator. Born September 7, 1922. Died September 27, 2011. Archytele tracks 64 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Dad's Army at the BBC · Creator
Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More
Saluting Dad's Army
Dad's Army · CharactersYou Can't Teach a New Dog Old Tricks · Characters
Perry and Croft: Made in Britain'Allo 'allo emliga armén · Original Series Creator
Sex, Secrets and Frankie Howerd
Missing Presumed WipedWendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Don't Panic: The Dad's Army StoryA Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe
Oh, Doctor Beeching! · ProducerOh, Doctor Beeching! · Executive ProducerOh, Doctor Beeching! · Creator
Which Way to the War · CreatorWhich Way to the War · WriterWhich Way to the War · DirectorWhich Way to the War · ProducerThe Best of 'Allo 'Allo! · Writer
Grace & Favour · WriterGrace & Favour · Creator
You Rang, M'Lord? · WriterYou Rang, M'Lord? · ProducerYou Rang, M'Lord? · DirectorYou Rang, M'Lord? · Creator
Behind The Screen
'Allo 'Allo! · Director'Allo 'Allo! · Writer'Allo 'Allo! · Producer'Allo 'Allo! · Creator
Hi-de-Hi! · ProducerHi-de-Hi! · DirectorHi-de-Hi! · WriterHi-de-Hi! · CreatorOh Happy Band! · Creator
Beane's of Boston · WriterBeane's of Boston · CreatorBeane's of Boston · WriterBeane's of Boston · Producer
Come Back Mrs. Noah · CreatorAre You Being Served? The Movie · Series WriterAre You Being Served? The Movie · Executive Producer
The Rear Guard · Creator
Further Up Pompeii · Director
It Ain't Half Hot Mum · DirectorIt Ain't Half Hot Mum · WriterIt Ain't Half Hot Mum · Creator
Not Now Darling · Director
Are You Being Served? · DirectorAre You Being Served? · ProducerAre You Being Served? · WriterAre You Being Served? · CreatorBirds in the Bush · Creator
Dad's Army · Screenplay
Up Pompeii! · Director
Dad's Army · WriterDad's Army · ProducerDad's Army · DirectorIolanthe · Producer
Omnibus
Steptoe and Son · Director
Comedy Playhouse · Director
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Full Filmography
64 titles- Dad's Army at the BBC (2025) Creator
- Hi-De-Hi!: All the Laughs & More (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Saluting Dad's Army (2018) as Himself (archive footage)
- Dad's Army (2016) Characters
- You Can't Teach a New Dog Old Tricks (2016) Characters
- Perry and Croft: Made in Britain (2014) as Himself (archive footage)
- 'Allo 'allo emliga armén (2014) Original Series Creator
- Sex, Secrets and Frankie Howerd (2004) as Self
- Missing Presumed Wiped (2001)
- Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Self
- Don't Panic: The Dad's Army Story (2000)
- A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe (2000) as Self
- Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1996) Producer
- Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1996) Executive Producer
- Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1996) Creator
- Which Way to the War (1994) Creator
- Which Way to the War (1994) Writer
- Which Way to the War (1994) Director
- Which Way to the War (1994) Producer
- The Best of 'Allo 'Allo! (1994) Writer
- Grace & Favour (1992) Writer
- Grace & Favour (1992) Creator
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) Writer
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) Producer
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) Director
- You Rang, M'Lord? (1990) Creator
- Behind The Screen (1988)
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) Director
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) Writer
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) Producer
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) Creator
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) Producer
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) Director
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) Writer
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) Creator
- Oh Happy Band! (1980) Creator
- Beane's of Boston (1979) Writer
- Beane's of Boston (1979) Creator
- Beane's of Boston (1979) Writer
- Beane's of Boston (1979) Producer
- Come Back Mrs. Noah (1977) Creator
- Are You Being Served? The Movie (1977) Series Writer
- Are You Being Served? The Movie (1977) Executive Producer
- The Rear Guard (1976) Creator
- Further Up Pompeii (1975) Director
- It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) Director
- It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) Writer
- It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974) Creator
- Not Now Darling (1973) Director
- Are You Being Served? (1972) Director
- Are You Being Served? (1972) Producer
- Are You Being Served? (1972) Writer
- Are You Being Served? (1972) Creator
- Birds in the Bush (1972) Creator
- Dad's Army (1971) Screenplay
- Up Pompeii! (1969) Director
- Dad's Army (1968) Writer
- Dad's Army (1968) Producer
- Dad's Army (1968) Director
- Iolanthe (1968) Producer
- Omnibus (1967) as Self
- Steptoe and Son (1962) Director
- Comedy Playhouse (1961) Director
- Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) as Greengrocer's Boy Perkins (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Croft best known for?
David Croft is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nobody Knows (2004), Nobody Knows (2004), Nobody Knows (2004), The Old Gun (1975).
When and where was David Croft born?
David Croft was born on September 7, 1922. They passed away on September 27, 2011.
How many credits does David Croft have?
David Croft has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2025.
David Croft by the numbers
64credits
22films
42TV series
1939–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Omnibus (1967) as Self — aged about 44
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