Clive Dunn OBE was a Brixton-born actor, singer and comic best known for playing a range of doddering, elderly male characters. He began his career in the 1930s whilst still at school, enjoying film roles alongside star Will Hay, and later enjoyed many guest roles on film and in TV sitcoms. He is best known for playing Jack Jones in Dad's Army.
- Title
- Clive Dunn OBE
- Full name
- Clive Robert Benjamin Dunn
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- England
- Born
- Friday 9th January 1920
- Died
- Tuesday 6th November 2012 (aged 92)
Family
- Cousin
- Gretchen Franklin
Known for
Dad's Army - Lance Corporal Jones
My Old Man - Sam Cobbett
Bootsie And Snudge - Henry Beerbohm 'Old' Johnson
Credits
| Year | Production | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | We Love...
|
Self (Archive Material) |
| 2016 | Dad's Army: A Stripe For Frazer | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 2012 | Clive Dunn: A Tribute | Self (Archive Material) |
| 2012 | John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely | Guest |
| 2011 | You Have Been Watching... David Croft (as Clive Dunn OBE) | Self |
| 2008 | Jonathan Ross Salutes Dad's Army | Guest |
| 2004 | Britain's Best Sitcom
|
Guest |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable... - Series 1
|
Self |
| 1999 | Laughter In The House: The Story Of British Sitcom
|
Self |
| 1995 | Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms | Self |
| 1984 | Grandad - Series 4 | Grandad |
| 1982 | Grandad - Series 3 | Grandad |
| 1980 | Grandad - Series 2 | Grandad |
| 1979 | Grandad - Series 1 | Grandad |
| 1977 | Dad's Army - Series 9 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1976 | Dad's Army - The Love Of Three Oranges | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1976 | Dad's Army - Series 3 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1975 | Dad's Army - Series 8 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1975 | My Old Man - Series 2 | Sam Cobbett |
| 1975 | Dad's Army - Series 2 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1974 | Dad's Army - Series 7 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1974 | My Old Man - Series 1 | Sam Cobbett |
| 1974 | Dad's Army - Series 1 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1973 | Dad's Army - Series 6 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1972 | Dad's Army - Series 5 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1971 | Dad's Army - Battle Of The Giants! | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1971 | Dad's Army | L/Cpl. Jones |
| 1970 | Dad's Army - Series 4 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1969 | The Magic Christian | Sommelier |
| 1969 | Dad's Army - Series 3 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1969 | Dad's Army - Series 2 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1968 | Inside George Webley - Series 1 | Ticket collector |
| 1968 | Dad's Army - Series 1 | Lance Corporal Jones |
| 1968 | The Bliss Of Mrs. Blossom | Dr. Zimmerman |
| 1967 | Heirs On A Shoestring | Uncle Charles |
| 1966 | Cooperama
|
Ensemble Actor |
| 1966 | Judgement Day For Elijah Jones | Elijah Jones |
| 1966 | Jim And The Night And The Music | Actor |
| 1964 | HMS Paradise | Tug boat Captain |
| 1963 | The Fast Lady | Old Man in Burning Building |
| 1961 | What A Whopper | Mr. Slate |
| 1960 | Bootsie And Snudge - Series 1 | Henry Beerbohm 'Old' Johnson |
| 1960 | Hancock's Half Hour - Series 6
|
Ginger Johnson |
| 1954 | Happy Holidays | Mr Grimble |
| 1954 | Clive Dunn | Actor |
| 1950 | Friday Funny Man | Actor |
| 1947 | Funny Thing This Wireless! | Actor |
Non-comedy TV and film credits might be found here:
Clive Dunn on IMDb