Having unsuccessfully attempted to establish a film company between the wars, Ridley again saw active service during the Second World War, but was discharged on health grounds. He worked regularly as an actor, but only became a household name during the 1970s when he became a regular on one of the UK's most successful sitcoms of all time, and continued to appear into his eighties.
ArnoldRidley (January 7, 1896 — March 12, 1984) was a British playwright and actor.
Ridley was born in Bath, England, and graduated from the University of Bristol.
Having unsuccessfully attempted to establish a film company between the wars, Ridley again saw active service during the Second World War, but was discharged on health grounds.
ArnoldRidley was born in Bath in 1896 and educated at Bath & Bristol University.
By the mid 1930's, Arnold had established his own film company along with a partner, however this was dissolved after the financial backers were declared bankrupt.
Arnold's gentle approach made him a firm favourite with young and old alike, so much so, that he appeared in all versions of the show, even the stage show which coincided with his 80th birthday in 1976.
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