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Acting
Arthur Brough
Arthur Brough is best known for The Persuaders!, Are You Being Served?, Dad's Army and Upstairs, Downstairs. Arthur Brough was born on February 26, 1905. Arthur Brough died on May 28, 1978 at the age of 73.
- Born
- February 26, 1905
- Place of birth
- etersfield, Hampshire, England, UK
- Died
- May 28, 1978 (73 years old)
Biography
Arthur Brough (26 February 1905 - 28 May 1978) was a British actor and theatre founder, producer and director best known for portraying the character of bumbling senior menswear salesman Ernest Grainger on the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-1985).
Known for
Filmography
- 1972Are You Being Served?Mr. Grainger
- 1972ScoopBentinck
- 1971The Persuaders!Moorehead
- 1971Jason King
- 1971Upstairs, DownstairsStallinbrass
- 1971Bless This HouseMr Sayers
- 1970DoomwatchSandy Larch
- 1970The Adventures of Don QuickOdin
- 1969The Main ChanceCounty Court Judge
- 1968Dad's ArmyMr Boyle
- 1965BlackmailMr. Arbuthnot
- 1962Dial RIXEnglishman
- 1960Barnaby Rudge
- 1959No Hiding Place
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Arthur Brough been in?
Arthur Brough is best known for The Persuaders!, Are You Being Served?, Dad's Army and Upstairs, Downstairs.
When was Arthur Brough born?
Arthur Brough was born on February 26, 1905. (etersfield, Hampshire, England, UK)
How old is Arthur Brough?
Arthur Brough died on May 28, 1978 at the age of 73.
Updated: October 28, 2026 ·