The character was written out off-screen, with no explanation for why he has not returned. However, the opening scene in The Man and the Hour shows that Walker survived the war and is back in Walmington-on-Sea by Dad's Army Wiki Explore. Recent blog posts Forum Administrators.
Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? James Beck. Edit source History Talk 0. His character was not unlike his real self, and the writers began to write around the actor after a time anyway.
During one of the intervals between series, John took up the role of Kim Philby the defector, in the television play 'Traitor'. It was a very demanding part, definitely not a comedy. John very nearly missed the last series due to illness, but he was determined to be there.
You will notice that his appearance during this last series was more drawn than ever. He enjoyed making the series even though it was a bit of a strain. He had managed a credible fifty years as an actor. Clive Dunn - - Lance Corporal Jones Clive started his acting career by appearing as an extra in a Will Hay film 'Boys Will Be Boys', and after attending stage school, tried his luck firstly in seasonal theatre work, then commercial repertory, stage managing and playing small parts.
This career was interrupted by the Second World War, which proved to be a traumatic time for him, as he was taken prisoner by the Germans whilst in Greece. After, he continued where he had left off, and began to specialise in character acting, particularly old men.
Clive also had a hit single with the song 'Grandad', and on the strength of this recorded a whole album of songs. Clive was the only member of the Dad's Army cast that was required to look older, however this came in useful when he was required to perform one stunt or another!
After Dad's Army had finished, Clive decided to move to Portugal and open a restaurant, where he remains to this day. Clive passed away on 6 November in Portugal where he lived for many years following a minor operation. John Laurie - - Private Frazer John was not destined for a career in the theatre. He started his career in architecture, until World War One took him away. He never expected to come out of it alive, and it was only when he had been invalided out that he became a sergeant-of-arms at the Tower of London.
It was when John decided to become an actor in the theatre as a result of his passion for Shakespeare. He managed to play all the great Shakespearean roles at the Old Vic in London, before eventually being lured into films. His career had taken off, and John was to appear in many films before his eventual call up to join the Dad's Army team, at a time when he was thinking about retiring! This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.
You can unsubscribe at any time. More info. Each and every cast member became a household name during its original run with the series now being considered one of the greatest British comedies of all time. August 21, - BST Francesca Shillcock A look back at the stars of the hugely popular sitcom that have sadly passed away…. MORE: 7 facts about Dad's Army you may not have known While the spirit and humour of Dad's Army continues to live on today, the original stars of the show have sadly passed on.
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