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Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Launching a stage career immediately upon his discharge from the military in 1945, tubby British character player Arthur Lowe appeared in innumerable movie bit roles from 1948 onward. He can be spotted in such films as Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949), The Green Man (1956), This Sporting Life (1963) and A Hard Day's Night (1964). He proved a reliable comic presence in the Spike Milligan projects The Bed Sitting Room (1969) and Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1972). Arthur Lowe gained latter-day stardom as a regular on the British television soap opera Coronation Street, and international recognition in the role of Captain Mainwaring on the TV sitcom Dad's Army. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Arthur Lowe Trivia

When was Arthur Lowe born?
Arthur Lowe was born on September 22, 1915

What role did Arthur Lowe play in The Ruling Class?
Arthur Lowe played Tucker in The Ruling Class

What role did Arthur Lowe play in O Lucky Man!?
Arthur Lowe played Dr. Munda/Duff in O Lucky Man!

Who did Arthur Lowe play in This Sporting Life?
Arthur Lowe was Slomer in This Sporting Life

Who did Arthur Lowe play in The Lady Vanishes?
Arthur Lowe was Chatters in The Lady Vanishes

Who did Arthur Lowe portray in Kind Hearts and Coronets?
Arthur Lowe was The Reporter in Kind Hearts and Coronets

What role did Arthur Lowe play in If...?
Arthur Lowe played Housemaster in If...

Who did Arthur Lowe play in Wagner?
Arthur Lowe was Meser in Wagner

What role did Arthur Lowe portray in David Copperfield?
Arthur Lowe played Mr. Micawber in David Copperfield

Who did Arthur Lowe portray in Dad's Army?
Arthur Lowe was Capt. Mainwaring in Dad's Army

Who did Arthur Lowe play in The Strange Case of the End of Civilization As We Know it?
Arthur Lowe was William Watson in The Strange Case of the End of Civilization As We Know it


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