Jimmy Perry

Jimmy Perry

(1923–2016) screenwriter United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Jimmy Perry (1923–2016) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland screenwriter, known for 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.

Known for:

Dad's Army

Notable works:

"Dad's Army"

Awards:

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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