Deceased
How Did Arnold Ridley Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 88William Arnold Ridley was an English playwright and actor, known early in his career for writing the 1925 play The Ghost Train and later in life for the British television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977), in which he played the elderly, bumbling Private Godfrey. He also appeared in such Dad's Army spin-offs as the feature film version and the stage production.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dad's Army: The Missing EpisodesSeries | Pte. Charles Godfrey (voice) | 127 |
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy YearsMovie | Charles Godfrey (archive footage) (uncredited) | 111 |
| 2001 | Wendy Richard: A Life on the BoxMovie | Private Charles Godfrey (archive footage) (uncredited) | 105 |
| 1973 | ThrillerSeries | 1st Old Man | 77 |
| 1973 | Carry On GirlsMovie | Alderman Pratt | 77 |
| 1971 | The Persuaders!Series | Uncle Rodney | 75 |
| 1971 | Dad's ArmyMovie | Private Charles Godfrey | 75 |
| 1968 | Dad's ArmySeries | Private Charles Godfrey | 72 |
| 1968 | The CaesarsSeries | Nigrinus | 72 |
| 1966 | The Hunchback of Notre DameSeries | — | 70 |
| 1965 | Out of the UnknownSeries | Munnings | 69 |
| 1965 | A Slight Case Of...Series | — | 69 |
| 1964 | Theatre 625Series | Tunnicliffe | 68 |
| 1964 | Crooks in CloistersMovie | Arnold Ridley | 68 |
| 1963 | Wings of MysteryMovie | — | 67 |
| 1961 | The AvengersSeries | Elderly Gent | 65 |
| 1952 | Stolen FaceMovie | Dr. Russell | 56 |
| 1951 | Green Grow the RushesMovie | Tom Cuffley | 55 |
| 1949 | The Interrupted JourneyMovie | Mr. Saunders | 53 |