Arnold Ridley

William Arnold Ridley (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984) was an English playwright and actor, known early in his career for writing the 1925 play ''The Ghost Train'' and later in life for the British television sitcom ''Dad's Army'' (1968–77), in which he played the elderly, bumbling Private Godfrey. He also appeared in such ''Dad's Army'' spin-offs as the feature film version and the stage production. Provided by Wikipedia