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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arthur Lowe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Arthur Lowe's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arthur Lowe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in It All Goes to Show, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Arthur Lowe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arthur Lowe's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arthur Lowe.
| 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....".