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Biography
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, 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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Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Filmography8 titles

The Avengers
1961as Elderly Gent
1961as Elderly Gent

The Persuaders!
1971as Uncle Rodney
1971as Uncle Rodney

Dad's Army
1968as Private Charles Godfrey
1968as Private Charles Godfrey

A Man for All Seasons
1966as Innkeeper (uncredited)
1966as Innkeeper (uncredited)

Thriller
1973as 1st Old Man
1973as 1st Old Man

Green Grow the Rushes
1951as Tom Cuffley
1951as Tom Cuffley

Stolen Face
1952as Dr. Russell
1952as Dr. Russell

The Interrupted Journey
1949as Mr. Saunders
1949as Mr. Saunders