Arnold Ridley
Actor · Writer · Story · Theatre Play
Born Jan 7, 1896 · Bath, Somerset, England, UK
Active 1927–1984 · Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire
William 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,…
Filmography
Dad's Army at the BBC (2025) — Pte. Charles GodfreyA Man for All Seasons (1966) — Innkeeper (uncredited)The Avengers (1961) — Elderly GentThe Persuaders! (1971) — Uncle RodneyDad's Army (1968) — Private Charles GodfreyCarry On Girls (1973) — Alderman PrattThe Flying Fool (1931) — WriterKeepers of Youth (1931) — Theatre PlayThe Ghost Train (1941) — WriterDad's Army (1971) — Private Charles GodfreyThe Caesars (1968) — NigrinusA Place to Die (1973) — 1st Old ManThriller (1973) — 1st Old ManThe Hunchback of Notre Dame (1966)Stolen Face (1952) — Dr. RussellOut of the Unknown (1965) — MunningsWho Killed the Cat? (1966) — Theatre PlayThe Ghost Train (1927) — Theatre PlayThe Interrupted Journey (1949) — Mr. SaundersTheatre 625 (1964) — TunnicliffeThe Ghost Train (1976) — Original Film WriterSeven Sinners (1936) — StoryThe Ghost Train (1937) — StoryThe Ghost Train (1931) — Theatre Play · Writer