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John Le Mesurier was listed as a film actor, autobiographer and stage actor. John Le Mesurier was born in Bedford, United Kingdom on April 5, 1912. Death is recorded on November 15, 1983, at the age of 71.
My Take
John Le Mesurier is my kind of actor: the consummate supporting player who never needed top billing to be unforgettable. He called himself a jobbing actor and appeared in over 120 films, yet it is the gentle, slightly bewildered Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army that lingers in the mind. His understated elegance and impeccable comic timing made small parts feel essential. That he also wrote an autobiography hints at a thoughtful, self-aware man behind the diffident screen persona. I have a deep soft spot for performers who command attention precisely because they refuse to demand it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Le Mesurier
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ラ・メザラー
- Reading
- じょん・ら・めざらー
- Born
- April 5, 1912 – November 15, 1983
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / autobiographer / stage actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Le%20Mesurier
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139712
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Le Mesurier born?
Born April 5, 1912.
When did John Le Mesurier die?
Died November 15, 1983, aged 71.
Where was John Le Mesurier from?
John Le Mesurier was from Bedford, United Kingdom.
What did John Le Mesurier do?
John Le Mesurier worked as film actor, autobiographer, stage actor, television actor.
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