Arthur Lowe
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Arthur Lowe (22 September 1915 – 15 April 1982) was a BAFTA Award winning English actor. He was best known for playing Captain George Mainwaring in the popular British sitcom Dad's Army from 1968 until 1977.
Arthur Lowe Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arthur Lowe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Arthur Lowe's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of Arthur Lowe's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains It All Goes to Show, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arthur Lowe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Lowe's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arthur Lowe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Hitler: The Comedy Years | George Mainwaring (archive footage) (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | A Life on the Box: Arthur Lowe | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Britannia Hospital | Guest Patient | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Sweet William | Captain Walton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Plank | Shorter Workman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Lady Vanishes | Jeremy Charters | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Daphne Laureola | Gooch | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Oh What A Lovely Report | Mr. Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It | Dr. John H. Watson | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Philby, Burgess and Maclean | Herbert Morrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones | Dr. Thwackum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Man About the House | Spiros | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | No Sex Please - We're British | Mr. Leslie Bromley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall | Maj. Drysdale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | O Lucky Man! | Mr. Duff / Charlie Johnson / Dr. Munda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Theatre of Blood | Horace Sprout | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class | Tucker | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dad's Army | Captain George Mainwaring | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | A Hole Lot of Trouble | Whitehouse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer | Ferret | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Spring and Port Wine | Mr. Aspinall | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Fragment of Fear | Mr. Nugent | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Some Will, Some Won't | Police Sergeant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Bed Sitting Room | Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | It All Goes to Show | Councillor Henry Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | if.... | Mr. Kemp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Red, White, and Zero | The Mayor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The White Bus | The Mayor | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | You Must Be Joking | Husband | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Snag | Tailor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | This Sporting Life | Charles Slomer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Go to Blazes | Warder | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Day They Robbed the Bank of England | Bank Official (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Lord Arthur Savile's Crime | Mr. Podgers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Boy and the Bridge | Bridge Mechanic | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Stormy Crossing | Garage Owne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Blind Spot | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Stranger in Town | Jeweller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Hour of Decision | Caligraphy Expert | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Green Man | Radio Salesman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Breakaway | Mitchell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Who Done It? | Shop demonstrator (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | One Way Out | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Reluctant Bride | Mr. Fogarty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Final Appointment | Barratt | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Spider and the Fly | Town Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Kind Hearts and Coronets | The Reporter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Stop Press Girl | Archibald (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Floodtide | Pianist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | London Belongs to Me | Commuter on Train (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Arthur Lowe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arthur Lowe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arthur Lowe is "It All Goes to Show" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Arthur Lowe acted in?
Arthur Lowe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arthur Lowe?
Other notable films include "Kind Hearts and Coronets", "The Plank", and "if....".