As per our current Database, Arnold Ridley has been died on Mar 12, 1984 (age 88).
When Arnold Ridley die, Arnold Ridley was 88 years old.
| Popular As | Arnold Ridley |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 7, 1896 (Bath, England) |
| Birthday | January 7 |
| Town/City | Bath, England |
| Nationality | England |
Arnold Ridley’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Arnold Ridley was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Actor and Playwright best recognized for his portrayal of Private Charles Godfrey in the late 1960s television series Dad's Army. He also authored the long-loved mystery play The Ghost Train which was first published in 1927.
He worked extensively in the theatre before volunteering for the British Army in the outbreak of World War I. Between the first World War and the second, he tried to establish a film company but eventually failed and rejoined the Service for the war.
In 1982, he was appointed an Order of the British Empire for his services to the theatre.
After two failed marriage, his third and final marriage to Actress Althea Parker produced a son named Nicholas. He died in 1984 after a fall at the retirement home Denville Hall. He is also recognized as the great-uncle of Star Wars Actress Daisy Ridley.
John Laurie, Ian Lavender, and James Beck all joined him in portraying Privates on the British comedy Dad's Army.
