Arnold Ridley

Biography

William Arnold Ridley was a prolific English playwright and actor, best known for his work on the popular television sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977), where he played the lovable but bumbling Private Godfrey. He made his theatrical debut in 1914 as a student teacher, volunteering to serve with the British Army during World War I. Ridley also wrote the 1925 play The Ghost Train and appeared in its stage production.