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John Le Mesurier

1912–1983 · Actor

Biography

John Le Mesurier (born John Elton Le Mesurier Halliley) was a BAFTA Award-winning English actor. He is most famous for his role as Sergeant Arthur Wilson in the popular 1970s BBC comedy Dad's Army.

Notable Noir Roles

A Time to Kill

1955Dir. Charles Saunders · Phinneas Tilliard

A man and a woman are poisoned. The woman dies, but the man survives. The finger of blame begins to point at the man. A policeman and a newspaper journalist pursue the truth.

Blind Spot

1958Dir. Peter Maxwell · Mr. Brent

US Army Officer Dan Adams, blinded during the war, is framed for a diamond smuggling rap. Upon regaining his sight, Adams goes after the real thieves in an effort to clear his name. In order to trap t…

Jack the Ripper

1959Dir. Monty Berman · Dr. Tranter

A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.

Full Noir Filmography

3 films · 1955–1959