Arthur Lowe (I) (1915–1982) |
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Lowe, rotund and professionally indefatigable, rightly gained acclaim as an accomplished comedy character actor; fondly remembered as the irascible "Captain Mainwaring" in the Home Guard comedy series Dad's Army (1968-1977), and as Coronation Street (1960)'s "Leonard Swindley". The only child of a Derbyshire railworker, Lowe gained valuable ...
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Born:in Hayfield, Derbyshire, England, UKDied:(age 66) in Birmingham, England, UK |
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Actor (142 credits)
Actor (142 credits)
1982
A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
(TV Series)
A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
- The Outsider
(1982)
... A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
- Founder's Day
(1982)
... A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
- IIIA Goes to War
(1982)
... A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
- Problems, Problems
(1982)
... A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
- Mud Larks
(1982)
... A.J. Wentworth, B.A.
1978-1981
Bless Me Father
(TV Series)
Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
- A Mixed-Up Marriage
(1981)
... Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
- Porgy and Bess
(1981)
... Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
- A Legend Comes to Stay
(1981)
... Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
- Fire & Brimstone
(1981)
... Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
- Beddings and Weddings
(1981)
... Father Charles Clement Duddleswell
1979-1980
Potter
(TV Series)
Redvers Potter
Redvers Potter
- Episode #2.7
(1980)
... Redvers Potter
- Episode #2.6
(1980)
... Redvers Potter
- Episode #2.5
(1980)
... Redvers Potter
- Episode #2.4
(1980)
... Redvers Potter
- Episode #2.3
(1980)
... Redvers Potter
1977
The Morecambe & Wise Show
(TV Series)
Capt. George Mainwaring
Capt. George Mainwaring
- 1977 Christmas Show
(1977)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
1968-1977
Dad's Army
(TV Series)
Capt. George Mainwaring / Barry Mainwaring
Capt. George Mainwaring / Barry Mainwaring
- Never Too Old
(1977)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
- Number Engaged
(1977)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
- The Miser's Hoard
(1977)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
- Knights of Madness
(1977)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
- The Making of Private Pike
(1977)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
1977
Cottage to Let
(TV Series)
Bernard Clayman
Bernard Clayman
- Let's Get Away from It All
(1977)
... Bernard Clayman
1977
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
(TV Series)
Henry Duckworth
Henry Duckworth
- Car Along the Pass
(1977)
... Henry Duckworth
1974-1976
Mr. Men
(TV Series short)
Storyteller
Storyteller
- Mr. Noisy
(1976)
... Storyteller (voice)
- Mr. Muddle
(1976)
... Storyteller (voice)
- Mr. Lazy
(1976)
... Storyteller (voice)
- Mr. Grumpy
(1976)
... Storyteller (voice)
- Mr. Fussy
(1976)
... Storyteller (voice)
1975
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Sir Oliver Surface
Sir Oliver Surface
- The School for Scandal
(1975)
... Sir Oliver Surface
1975
Churchill's People
(TV Series)
Epillicus, the Barber
Epillicus, the Barber
- The Lost Island
(1975)
... Epillicus, the Barber
1974-1975
David Copperfield
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Micawber
Mr. Micawber
- Episode #1.6
(1975)
... Mr. Micawber
- Episode #1.5
(1974)
... Mr. Micawber
- Episode #1.4
(1974)
... Mr. Micawber
- Episode #1.3
(1974)
... Mr. Micawber
- Episode #1.2
(1974)
... Mr. Micawber
1974
Microbes and Men
(TV Series)
Louis Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
- Certain Death
(1974)
... Louis Pasteur
- Men of Little Faith
(1974)
... Louis Pasteur
- A Germ Is Life
(1974)
... Louis Pasteur
1973-1974
Blue Peter
(TV Series)
Capt. George Mainwaring
Capt. George Mainwaring
- Episode dated 29 April 1974
(1974)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
- Episode dated 22 February 1973
(1973)
... Capt. George Mainwaring
1969-1973
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Mason / Mr. Cakebread
Mason / Mr. Cakebread
- Hopcraft Into Europe
(1973)
... Mason
- Rogues Gallery: The Wicked Stage
(1969)
... Mr. Cakebread
1968-1972
A Christmas Night with the Stars
(TV Series)
Captain George Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment / Captain Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment / Captain George Mainwaring
Captain George Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment / Captain Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment / Captain George Mainwaring
- Christmas Night with the Stars 1972
(1972)
... Captain Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1970
(1970)
... Captain George Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1969
(1969)
... Captain George Mainwaring - Dad's Army segment
- Episode dated 25 December 1968
(1968)
... Captain George Mainwaring
1972
It's Murder But Is It Art
(TV Series)
Mr. Phineas Drake
Mr. Phineas Drake
- Mister Drake Reveals All
(1972)
... Mr. Phineas Drake
- Mister Drake Asks Questions
(1972)
... Mr. Phineas Drake
- Mister Drake Has Visitors
(1972)
... Mr. Phineas Drake
- Mister Drake and Ars Gratia Artis
(1972)
... Mr. Phineas Drake
- Mister Drake Goes to Jail
(1972)
... Mr. Phineas Drake
1971-1972
The Last of the Baskets
(TV Series)
Redvers Bodkin
Redvers Bodkin
- A Tisket, a Tasket
(1972)
... Redvers Bodkin
- Nice Work If You Can Keep It
(1972)
... Redvers Bodkin
- The Hound of the Baskets
(1972)
... Redvers Bodkin
- A Chip Off the Old Block
(1972)
... Redvers Bodkin
- Good Queen Bess Slept Here
(1972)
... Redvers Bodkin
1971
Doctor at Large
(TV Series)
Dr. Maxwell
Dr. Maxwell
- Change Your Partners
(1971)
... Dr. Maxwell
- Congratulations- It's a Toad!
(1971)
... Dr. Maxwell
- Modernising Major
(1971)
... Dr. Maxwell
- Doctor Dish
(1971)
... Dr. Maxwell
- You Make Me Feel So Young
(1971)
... Dr. Maxwell
1969
World in Ferment
(TV Series)
President of the B.F.R.O.
President of the B.F.R.O.
- Episode #1.3
(1969)
... President of the B.F.R.O.
1967-1969
For Schools and Colleges: Drama
(TV Series)
Headmaster / Manager
Headmaster / Manager
- Why Danny Misses School: Part 2
(1969)
... Headmaster
- Why Danny Misses School: Part 1
(1969)
... Headmaster
- Bad Business
(1967)
... Manager
1968
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Colonel Harrup
Colonel Harrup
- A Night with Mrs. Da Tanka
(1968)
... Colonel Harrup
1960-1968
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Mr. Godsall / Det. Sgt. Wimpole / Tailor / ...
Mr. Godsall / Det. Sgt. Wimpole / Tailor / ...
- Mrs Capper's Birthday
(1968)
... Mr. Godsall
- A Nice Little Business
(1964)
... Det. Sgt. Wimpole
- The Snag
(1963)
... Tailor
- A Night Out
(1960)
... Mr. King
- Lord Arthur Savile's Crime
(1960)
... Mr. Podgers
1967
Turn Out the Lights
(TV Series)
Leonard Swindley
Leonard Swindley
- One for Yes, Two for No
(1967)
... Leonard Swindley
- You Can't Get the Wood
(1967)
... Leonard Swindley
- The Happy Medium
(1967)
... Leonard Swindley
- A Big Hand for a Little Lady
(1967)
... Leonard Swindley
- Hail Thee, Aunt Shelmadine
(1967)
... Leonard Swindley
1965-1966
Pardon the Expression
(TV Series)
Leonard Swindley
Leonard Swindley
- Christmas Special
(1966)
... Leonard Swindley
- Down on the Health Farm Something Stirred
(1966)
... Leonard Swindley
- The Cup That Cheers
(1966)
... Leonard Swindley
- The Switched-On Scene
(1966)
... Leonard Swindley
- Thunderfinger: Part 2
(1966)
... Leonard Swindley
1960-1965
Coronation Street
(TV Series)
Leonard Swindley
Leonard Swindley
- Episode #1.466
(1965)
... Leonard Swindley
- Episode #1.449
(1965)
... Leonard Swindley
- Episode #1.448
(1965)
... Leonard Swindley
- Episode #1.447
(1965)
... Leonard Swindley
- Episode #1.446
(1965)
... Leonard Swindley
1958-1964
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Chairman / Mr. Humphries / Dr. Fawcett
Chairman / Mr. Humphries / Dr. Fawcett
- A Case of Character
(1964)
... Chairman
- Ladies of the Corridor
(1960)
... Mr. Humphries
- Beyond the Horizon
(1960)
... Dr. Fawcett
- Disturbance
(1958)
1958-1963
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Mr Pickwick / Felton / Joseph / ...
Mr Pickwick / Felton / Joseph / ...
- Mr Pickwick
(1963)
... Mr Pickwick
- After the Party
(1960)
... Felton
- Once a Crook
(1960)
... Joseph
- Test of Truth
(1958)
... M. Lacade
1962
BBC Sunday-Night Play
(TV Series)
Slippy Wokingham
Slippy Wokingham
- So Many Children
(1962)
... Slippy Wokingham
1960-1961
No Hiding Place
(TV Series)
Simpson / Raymond Watkins
Simpson / Raymond Watkins
- The Long Stretch
(1961)
... Simpson
- Double Fugue
(1960)
... Raymond Watkins
1960
Sheep's Clothing
(TV Series)
Mudor
Mudor
- Episode #1.4
(1960)
... Mudor
- Episode #1.3
(1960)
... Mudor
- Episode #1.1
(1960)
... Mudor
1959
Dial 999
(TV Series)
Samuel Finch
Samuel Finch
- The Mechanical Watchman
(1959)
... Samuel Finch (uncredited)
1959
All Aboard
(TV Series)
Sydney Barker, steward
Sydney Barker, steward
- Episode dated 30 May 1959
(1959)
... Sydney Barker, steward
- Episode dated 21 March 1959
(1959)
... Sydney Barker, steward
- Episode dated 14 February 1959
(1959)
... Sydney Barker, steward
1958
Leave It to Todhunter
(TV Series)
Gunsmith
Gunsmith
- Rope's End
(1958)
... Gunsmith
- Choice of Weapons
(1958)
... Gunsmith
1953-1957
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
(TV Series)
Albert Davies
Albert Davies
- Sounding Brass (II)
(1957)
... Albert Davies
- Sounding Brass (I)
(1953)
... Albert Davies
1956
High Terrace
(uncredited)
1956
Adventure Theater
(TV Series)
3rd Drama critic
3rd Drama critic
- Thirty Days to Die
(1956)
... 3rd Drama critic
1955
Windfall
(uncredited)
1954
The Three Musketeers
(TV Mini-Series)
Bonacieux
Bonacieux
- The Queen's Diamonds
(1954)
... Bonacieux
- D'Artagnan's Mission
(1954)
... Bonacieux
- The Queen and the Cardinal
(1954)
... Bonacieux
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Self (21 credits)
Self (21 credits)
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Archive footage (41 credits)
Archive footage (41 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Pilot for BBC Radio sitcom 'It Sticks Out Half a Mile', the sequel to Dad's Army (1968), playing George Mainwaring. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 5 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Personal Quote:
An actor is an actor is an actor. The less personality an actor has off stage the better. A blank canvas on which to draw the characters he plays. See more »Trivia:
Three weeks into the shooting of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979), Alec Guinness panicked and decided he couldn't play George Smiley; he suggested Lowe as a replacement. See more »Star Sign:
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