Arnold Ridley
William Arnold Ridley, OBE (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984) was an English playwright and actor, earlier in his career known for writing the play The Ghost Train and later in life in the British television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977) as the elderly bumbling Private Godfrey, as well as in spin-offs including the feature film version and the stage production.
Arnold Ridley OBE | |
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Ridley in 1921 | |
| Born | William Arnold Ridley 7 January 1896 Walcot, Bath, Somerset, England. |
| Died | 12 March 1984 (aged 88) Northwood, London Borough of Hillingdon, England. |
| Resting place | Bath Abbey Cemetery, Widcombe, Somerset, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | University of Bristol |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, playwright |
| Years active | 1918–1984 |
| Spouse(s) | Hilda Kathleen Mary Cooke (m. 1926–1939), Isola Strong
(m. 1939)Althea Parker
(m. 1945) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Daisy Ridley (great-niece) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service |
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| Rank | Captain |
| Service number | 103363 |
| Unit | Somerset Light Infantry Caterham Home Guard |
| Battles/wars | First World War
Second World War |
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