Clive Dunn
Born in Brixton, Clive Dunn became one of Europe's most celebrated Writers during the Silent Generation era.
British actor (1920–2012)
"Clive Dunn's career highlight was undoubtedly his iconic portrayal of Lance-Corporal Jack Jones in the beloved BBC sitcom "Dad's Army." — About Clive Dunn
| Metric | Clive Dunn | Avg Writer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 92 | 67 | +25 yrs |
| Career length | 74 yrs | ~35 yrs | +39 yrs |
| Based on 164 Writer profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Clive Dunn
Did you know that Clive Dunn, despite playing an elderly character, was actually younger than several of his "Dad's Army" co-stars when the series began?
- Dunn was only 48 years old when he began playing the much older Lance-Corporal Jones in Dad's Army, a character supposedly in his 70s.
- During WWII, he served in the Black Watch regiment and was captured by German forces, spending four years as a prisoner of war.
- He achieved a number one hit single in the UK charts in 1971 with the novelty song "Grandad."
- Before Dad's Army, he was a regular on Tony Hancock's radio show "Hancock's Half Hour" and the TV series "Bootsie and Snudge."
- In his later life, after moving to Portugal, he became an accomplished artist, focusing on portraiture and landscape painting.
Clive Dunn's career highlight was undoubtedly his iconic portrayal of Lance-Corporal Jack Jones in the beloved BBC sitcom "Dad's Army." His catchphrases like "Don't panic!" and "They don't like it up 'em!" became instantly recognizable, endearing him to millions and cementing his place in British comedy history.
Clive Dunn is fondly remembered as a quintessential figure in British comedy, his character of Lance-Corporal Jones remaining an enduring symbol of wartime spirit and gentle eccentricity, ensuring his cultural impact for generations.