Arthur Lowe
Actor, TV Actor
1915 – 1982
Who was Arthur Lowe?
Arthur Lowe was an English actor. His career spanned over thirty years, including starring roles in numerous theatre and television productions. He is best known for playing Captain George Mainwaring in the British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977. He was nominated for seven BAFTAs, and became one of the most recognised faces on television.
Lowe began his working life shortly before the Second World War and he featured in many theatrical performances. But it wasn't until he landed the part of Leonard Swindley in the British television soap Coronation Street that he became a household name. He played the character until 1966, while continuing film work. In 1968 he took up his most famous role, in Dad's Army, written by David Croft and Jimmy Perry. His success as this character led to considerable television and theatrical work, which put pressure on his health. Lowe's final years were dominated by alcoholism and illness, and he died on 15 April 1982, aged 66.
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- Born
- Sep 22, 1915
Hayfield - Also known as
- Arthur Lowe Jr.
- Parents
- Spouses
- Joan Cooper
(1948/01/10 - 1982/04/15)
- Joan Cooper
- Children
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 15, 1982
Birmingham
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on July 23, 2013
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