John Le Mesurier

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Le Mesurier
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Apr 5, 1912(1912-04-05)
Age	112
Date Of Death	1983-11-15
Birthplace	Bedford
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

John Le Mesurier Biography

John Le Mesurier is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on April 5, 1912 in Bedford, England, United Kingdom. The 1970s saw him become famous for his character Arthur Wilson on the BBC’s “Dad’s Army,” this British screen actor also appeared in character roles in movies like “The Punch and Judy Man” as well as “The Rebel.”

The third wife’s affair with comic His third wife’s affair with comedian Tony Hancock was the subject of the 2008 biopic “Hancock and Joan.” His second wife’s infidelities with her personal driver, John Schofield, inspired another film, “Hattie.” was the focus of the film “Hancock and Joan.” His second wife’s infidelity with her personal chauffeur, John Schofield, inspired another film, “Hattie.”

His union with June Melville lasted from 1940 until 1949. His second marriage to the actress Hattie Jean-Jacques was announced in the latter half of 1949, and produced two sons, Kim and Robin His third marriage with Joan Malin, began in 1966.

John Le Mesurier Net Worth

John Le Mesurier is one of the richest Tv Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Le Mesurier 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After completing his studies with The Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art He began performing on stage. The highlight of which might have been performing alongside After training at the Fay Compton Studio of Dramatic Art, he began his stage acting career, the culmination of which was perhaps a performance with Alec Guinness in a John Gielgud-directed staging of ‘Hamlet.’ in the John Gielgud-directed production of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet.’

He won an award in 1971 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for his role as the main character in a special on television named “Traitor.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

John Le Mesurier height 5 ft 9 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Le Mesurier Dating?

According to our records, John Le Mesurier married to Joan Le Mesurier , Hattie Jacques , June Melville. As of December 1, 2023, John Le Mesurier’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for John Le Mesurier. You may help us to build the dating records for John Le Mesurier!

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Le Mesurier celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.

Top Facts about John Le Mesurier

1. John Le Mesurier was an English actor born in 1912.
2. He appeared in over 120 films and TV shows.
3. Best known for his role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad’s Army.
4. Married three times, including to Hattie Jacques.
5. Served in World War II as a tank commander.
6. Received the OBE for services to drama in 1977.
7. Died of a stomach ulcer at age 71.
8. Was described by colleagues as kind and gentle.
9. Played roles in several classic British comedies.
10. His autobiography is titled “A Jobbing Actor”.

What happened to John Le Mesurier?

A heavy drinker of alcohol for most of his life, Le Mesurier died in 1983, aged 71, from a stomach haemorrhage, brought about as a complication of cirrhosis of the liver. After his death, critics reflected that, for an actor who normally took minor roles, the viewing public were “enormously fond of him”.

Were John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe friends?

Lowe and Le Mesurier were men of wildly different temperaments, yet bonded while working together on the series over the course of its nine-year run and became fast friends.

How old was John Le Mesurier when he died?

71 years (1912–1983)

How long was John Le Mesurier married to Hattie Jacques?

Robin’s father, actor John Le Mesurier, and his mother, buxom Carry On star Hattie Jacques, had been married happily for 13 years before a handsome young stranger destroyed the idyll.

Where is Hattie buried?

Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, London, United Kingdom