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My Take
Jimmy Perry earns my deep respect as one of British comedy's quiet architects. With David Croft he conceived Dad's Army, finding warmth and gentle satire in the wartime Home Guard rather than cheap laughs, and even co-wrote its unforgettable theme. Decades after the final episode, the show remains lodged in the national affection, which tells you something about the care he poured into it. A writer, actor and composer rolled into one, honoured with the OBE, he proved that comedy, so often dismissed as disposable, is actually what endures. His work taught me that the lightest touch can leave the deepest mark.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jimmy Perry
- Name (Japanese)
- ジミー・ペリー
- Reading
- じみー・ぺりー
- Born
- September 9, 1923 – October 23, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Barnes, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / actor / film actor / composer / writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dad's Army | — |
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy%20Perry
Frequently asked questions
When was Jimmy Perry born?
September 9, 1923 – October 23, 2016.
Where is Jimmy Perry from?
Jimmy Perry is from Barnes, United Kingdom.
What does Jimmy Perry do?
Jimmy Perry works as screenwriter, actor, film actor, composer, writer.
What is Jimmy Perry known for?
Notable works include Dad's Army.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.