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Jimmy Perry
(1923–2016)
Screenwriter
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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Jimmy Perry was a screenwriter from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for "Dad's Army".
Quick Facts About Jimmy Perry
- Born
- September 9, 1923
- Died
- October 23, 2016
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Profession
- Screenwriter
- Notable works
- "Dad's Army"
About Jimmy Perry
James Perry was an English scriptwriter and actor. He devised and co-wrote the BBC sitcoms Dad's Army (1968–1977), It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974–1981), Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988) and You Rang, M'Lord? (1988–1993), all with David Croft. Perry co-wrote the theme tune of Dad's Army, "Who Do You Think You Are Kidding, Mr. Hitler?" along with Derek Taverner, for which Perry received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in 1971.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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