John Le Mesurier
Acting Born Apr 5, 1912 Died Nov 15, 1983 Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK 196 credits
Biography
John Le Mesurier was a male actor born in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK. He is known for his work in the acting profession. Le Mesurier's known credits number 193. He was born on April 5, 1912, and passed away on November 15, 1983, at the age of 71.
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Career overview
John Le Mesurier was a renowned English actor. He is most famous for his role in the popular BBC comedy series. Born on April 5, 1912, in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, he began his acting career early on.
Throughout his extensive career, John Le Mesurier accumulated a large number of acting credits. He appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His extensive body of work includes a wide range of roles in various genres.
John Le Mesurier's career spanned several decades, with his acting credits totaling 193. He passed away on November 15, 1983, at the age of 71.
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Career timeline
Short Sharp Shocks Volume 4Dad's Army at the BBC
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Hitler: The Comedy Years
Wendy Richard: A Life on the BoxThe Best of Morecambe and Wise
The Passionate PilgrimFacelift
A Married Man
Brideshead RevisitedLate Flowering Love
Hi-de-Hi!The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu ManchuThe Shillingbury Blowers
Worzel GummidgeUnidentified Flying OddballRoger of the RajAn Honourable Retirement
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
JabberwockyA Christmas CarolStand up, Virgin SoldiersWhat's Up Nurse
Ripping YarnsBrief Encounter
BodShades of GreeneThe Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherThree for AllThe Flight Fund
Confessions of a Window CleanerBarry McKenzie Holds His Own
Centre PlayThrillerOrson Welles' Great MysteriesBlack and BlueBetween the Wars
Crown CourtSykesAu Pair GirlsThe Alf Garnett SagaAnywhere but England
Jason KingTraitorDad's ArmyA Class by Himself
Play for TodayThe GoodiesOn a Clear Day You Can See ForeverDoctor in Trouble
The Italian JobThe Magic ChristianTwo in CloverDear Mother... ...Love AlbertW. Somerset Maugham
Dad's ArmySalt & Pepper
Casino RoyaleAll Gas and GaitersThe 25th HourThe Cuckoo PatrolMister Ten Per Cent
NET PlayhouseEye of the DevilThe Wrong BoxGeorge and the DragonWhere the Spies Are
BBC Play of the MonthThirty-Minute TheatrePardon the ExpressionThose Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 MinutesTea Party
The Wednesday PlayTheatre 625Story ParadeThe Moon-SpinnersHot Enough for June
FestivalFestivalThe Pink PantherWe Joined the NavyThe Mouse on the Moon
Village of DaughtersOnly Two Can PlayJigsawDial RIXThe Main Attraction
The AvengersMorecambe & WiseInvasion QuartetThe RebelFive Golden Hours
Danger ManArmchair Mystery TheatreA Touch of LarcenyOur Man in HavanaSchool for Scoundrels
Ben-HurInterpol CallingThe Hound of the BaskervillesThe Wreck of the Mary DeareI'm All Right Jack
The Adventures of William TellI Was Monty's DoubleBlood of the VampireAnother Time, Another PlaceGideon's Day
Full Filmography
196 titles- Short Sharp Shocks Volume 4 (2025) as Jack Mottram (Death In The Hand)
- Dad's Army at the BBC (2025) as Sgt. Arthur Wilson
- John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely (2012) as Himself
- Hitler: The Comedy Years (2007) as Arthur Wilson (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Sergeant Arthur Wilson (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Best of Morecambe and Wise (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- The Passionate Pilgrim (1984) as The Narrator
- Facelift (1984) as Bruce
- A Married Man (1983) as Eustace Lough
- Brideshead Revisited (1981) as Father Mowbray
- Late Flowering Love (1981)
- Hi-de-Hi! (1980) as Hugo Buxton
- The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) as Perkins
- The Shillingbury Blowers (1980) as Council Chairman
- Worzel Gummidge (1979) as Baines
- Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979) as Sir Gawain
- Roger of the Raj (1979) as Colonel Runciman
- An Honourable Retirement (1979) as Edward Brown
- Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? (1978) as Dr. Deere
- Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse (1978) as Sir Archibald MacGregor
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Passelewe
- A Christmas Carol (1977) as Marley's Ghost
- Stand up, Virgin Soldiers (1977) as Col. Bromley-Pickering
- What's Up Nurse (1977) as Dr. Ogden
- Ripping Yarns (1976) as Col. Runciman
- Brief Encounter (1976) as Stephen
- Bod (1975) as Narrator
- Shades of Greene (1975) as Schmidt
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) as Lord Redcliff
- Three for All (1975) as Mr. Gibbons
- The Flight Fund (1975) as Uncle Edward
- Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974) as Inspector John Radlett
- Barry McKenzie Holds His Own (1974) as Robert Crowther
- Centre Play (1973) as Uncle Edward
- Thriller (1973) as Stubbs
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) as Sidney Goldsmith
- Black and Blue (1973) as Sir Henry Hawkes
- Between the Wars (1973) as Lord Moping
- Rust (1973) as Sir Henry Hawkes
- Crown Court (1972) as Reginald Standish
- Sykes (1972) as Lord Hetherington
- Au Pair Girls (1972) as Mr. Wainwright
- The Alf Garnett Saga (1972) as Ronald Frewin
- Anywhere but England (1972) as Freddie
- Jason King (1971)
- Traitor (1971) as Adrian Harris
- Dad's Army (1971) as Sergeant Arthur Wilson
- A Class by Himself (1971)
- Play for Today (1970)
- The Goodies (1970) as Uncle Tom
- On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) as Pelham
- Doctor in Trouble (1970) as Purser
- The Italian Job (1969) as Governor
- The Magic Christian (1969) as Sir John
- Two in Clover (1969) as Chairman
- Dear Mother... ...Love Albert (1969) as Vicar
- W. Somerset Maugham (1969) as Albert Forrester
- Midas Run (1969) as Wells
- The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel (1969) as Judge Grayson
- Dad's Army (1968) as Sergeant Arthur Wilson
- Salt & Pepper (1968) as Col. Woodstock
- Casino Royale (1967) as M's Driver (uncredited)
- All Gas and Gaiters (1967) as Timothy Post
- The 25th Hour (1967) as Tribunal President
- The Cuckoo Patrol (1967) as Gibbs
- Mister Ten Per Cent (1967) as Jocelyn Macauley
- The Inn Way Out (1967) as Pub Bore
- NET Playhouse (1966) as Don Bernal de la Encino
- Eye of the Devil (1966) as Dr. Monnet
- The Wrong Box (1966) as Doctor Slattery
- George and the Dragon (1966)
- Where the Spies Are (1966) as Mc Gillivray
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Religious Sandwich Man
- Our Man in Marrakesh (1966) as George Lillywhite
- Macready's Gala (1966) as Canon Dunwoodie
- Finders Keepers (1966) as Mr. X
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Ossian Flint
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Brian Turner
- Pardon the Expression (1965) as Sir Charles Dobson
- Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965) as French Painter
- Tea Party (1965)
- War-Gods of the Deep (1965) as Rev. Jonathan Ives
- The Liquidator (1965) as Chekhov
- The Early Bird (1965) as Colonel Foster
- Masquerade (1965) as Sir Robert
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Canon Dunwoodie
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Doctor Parpalaid
- Story Parade (1964) as Patrick Seton
- The Moon-Spinners (1964) as Anthony Gamble
- Hot Enough for June (1964) as Roger Allsop
- The Blackmailing of Mr. S (1964) as Mr. Sparrow
- Never Put It in Writing (1964) as Adams
- The Bone Yard (1964) as Superintendent Melchior
- Festival (1963) as de Giray
- Festival (1963) as Don Bernal de la Encina
- The Pink Panther (1963) as Defence Barrister (as John LeMesurier)
- We Joined the Navy (1963) as George Dewberry Sr.
- The Mouse on the Moon (1963) as British Delegate
- The Punch and Judy Man (1963) as The Sandman
- The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) as Assistant Commissioner
- In the Cool of the Day (1963) as Dr. Arraman
- Long Past Glory (1963) as Harry
- Village of Daughters (1962) as Don Calogere
- Only Two Can Play (1962) as Salter
- Jigsaw (1962) as Mr Simpson
- Dial RIX (1962)
- The Main Attraction (1962) as Bozo
- Mrs. Gibbons' Boys (1962) as Cole
- Go to Blazes (1962) as Fisherman
- Hair of the Dog (1962) as Sir Mortimer Gallant
- Flat Two (1962) as Warden
- The Avengers (1961)
- Morecambe & Wise (1961) as Sgt. Arthur Wilson
- Invasion Quartet (1961)
- The Rebel (1961) as Office manager
- Five Golden Hours (1961) as Dr. Alfiera
- Mr. Topaze (1961) as Blackmailer
- Very Important Person (1961) as Escape Officer Piggott
- On the Fiddle (1961) as Hixon
- Don't Bother to Knock (1961) as Father
- Tune On the Old Tax Fiddle (1961) as Mr. Elvin
- Danger Man (1960) as Alvarado
- Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960) as Mr. Sparrow
- A Touch of Larceny (1960) as Head of the Admiralty (uncredited)
- Our Man in Havana (1960) as Louis - Waiter (uncredited)
- School for Scoundrels (1960) as Skinner
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Prosecuting Counsel
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Minister of Education
- The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960) as Green
- Doctor in Love (1960) as Dr. Mincing
- Never Let Go (1960) as Pennington
- The Night We Got the Bird (1960) as Clerk of the Court
- Let's Get Married (1960) as Dean
- Dead Lucky (1960) as Inspector Corcoran
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Doctor (uncredited)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Monsieur Iamprou
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) as Barrymore
- The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1959) as Attorney
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Waters
- Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) as British General
- Jack the Ripper (1959) as Dr. Tranter
- Too Many Crooks (1959) as Magistrate
- Operation Amsterdam (1959) as Colonel Janssen
- Follow a Star (1959) as Birkett
- The Captain's Table (1959) as Sir Angus
- The Lady is a Square (1959) as Fergusson
- Desert Mice (1959) as Staff Colonel
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Grand Duke Alexis
- The Adventures of William Tell (1958) as Duke of Burgundy
- I Was Monty's Double (1958) as Adjutant RAPC
- Blood of the Vampire (1958) as Chief Justice
- Another Time, Another Place (1958) as Dr. Aldridge
- Gideon's Day (1958) as Barrister (uncredited)
- Happy Is the Bride (1958) as Chaytor
- The Moonraker (1958) as Cromwell
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1958) as Judge
- Law and Disorder (1958) as Sir Humphrey Pomfret
- Blind Spot (1958) as Mr. Brent
- Man with a Gun (1958) as Harry Drayson
- The Admirable Crichton (1957)
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Commanding Officer
- Brothers in Law (1957) as His Honour Judge Ryman
- The Good Companions (1957) as Monte Mortimer
- High Flight (1957) as Commandant
- Hancock's Half Hour: Volume 1 (1957) as Lord Chief Justice Williams
- Hancock's Half Hour (1956) as Ship's Captain
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mr. Elvin
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Harry
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Freddie
- The Battle of the River Plate (1956) as Reverend George Groves - Padre, HMS Exeter
- Private's Progress (1956) as Psychiatrist
- The Baby and the Battleship (1956) as The Marshal’s Aide
- Josephine and Men (1955) as Registrar
- A Time to Kill (1955) as Phinneas Tilliard
- Police Dog (1955) as Inspector
- Beautiful Stranger (1954) as Man at Casino #1
- Stranger from Venus (1954) as Official/Man at Desk (uncredited)
- Dangerous Cargo (1954) as Luigi
- Make Me an Offer! (1954) as Mr. Toshack
- Scotland Yard (1953)
- The Pleasure Garden (1953) as Col. Gargoyle
- The Blue Parrot (1953) as Henry Carson
- Black 13 (1953) as Inspector
- The Drayton Case (1953) as Divisional Superintendent Henley
- Mother Riley Meets the Vampire (1952) as Scotland Yard Man (uncredited)
- Blind Man's Bluff (1952) as Lefty Jones
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Stephen
- The Railway Children (1951)
- Sunday Night Theatre (1950) as Prosecuting Counsel
- Dark Interval (1950) as Cedric, the butler
- Old Mother Riley's New Venture (1949) as Karl
- A Matter of Murder (1949) as Ginter
- Escape from Broadmoor (1948) as Pendicot
- Death in the Hand (1948) as Jack Mottram
- The Hangman Waits (1947) as Newsman
- Twenty Minutes South as Arthur Harris
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Le Mesurier best known for?
John Le Mesurier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Married Man (1983), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Hi-de-Hi! (1980), Surface (2005).
When and where was John Le Mesurier born?
John Le Mesurier was born on April 5, 1912 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK. They passed away on November 15, 1983.
How many credits does John Le Mesurier have?
John Le Mesurier has accumulated over 196 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2025.
What is John Le Mesurier's background in cinema and television?
John Le Mesurier was a male actor born in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK. He is known for his work in the acting profession. Le Mesurier's known credits number 193. He was born on April 5, 1912, and passed away on November 15, 1983, at the age of 71.
John Le Mesurier by the numbers
196credits
147films
49TV series
1947–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Stephen — aged about 39
- Traitor (1971) as Adrian Harris — aged about 59
- Festival (1963) as de Giray — aged about 51
- Festival (1963) as Don Bernal de la Encina — aged about 51
- Ben-Hur (1959) as Doctor (uncredited) — aged about 47
- Brideshead Revisited (1981) as Father Mowbray — aged about 69
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