David Croft

David Croft

Deceased · Born: Sep 7, 1922 · Died: Sep 27, 2011

Known For

'Allo 'Allo!'Allo 'Allo!
Are You Being Served?Are You Being Served?
Dad's ArmyDad's Army
You Rang, M'Lord?You Rang, M'Lord?

Personal Details

BornSep 7, 1922 Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, England, UK

Biography

David Croft, a renowned British writer and producer, embarked on his journey on September 7, 1922, in the picturesque coastal town of Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, England, UK. This iconic figure, known for his remarkable contributions to the world of television, left an indelible mark on the industry through his work on esteemed productions such as Dad's Army (1968),Hi-de-Hi! (1980),and Are You Being Served? (1972).

Career

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2001
'Dad's Army': Missing Presumed Wiped
'Dad's Army': Missing Presumed Wiped
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2000
Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story
Don't Panic! The Dad's Army Story
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1939
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips as Greengrocer's Boy Perkins (uncredited)
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2018
Saluting Dad's Army
Saluting Dad's Army
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2014
Perry and Croft: Made in Britain
Perry and Croft: Made in Britain
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2004
Sex, Secrets & Frankie Howerd
Sex, Secrets & Frankie Howerd
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2016
Dad's Army
Dad's Army as Characters
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1971
Dad's Army
Dad's Army as Screenplay
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1975
Further Up Pompeii!
Further Up Pompeii! as Director
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1973
Not Now Darling
Not Now Darling as Director
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1995
Oh Doctor Beeching!
Oh Doctor Beeching! as Creator
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1992
Are You Being Served? Again!
Are You Being Served? Again! as Creator
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1990
You Rang, M'Lord?
You Rang, M'Lord? as Creator
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1984
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo! as Creator
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1981
Hi-de-Hi!
Hi-de-Hi! as Creator
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1977
Come Back Mrs. Noah
Come Back Mrs. Noah as Creator
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1974
It Ain't Half Hot Mum
It Ain't Half Hot Mum as Creator
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1972
Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served? as Creator
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1968
Dad's Army
Dad's Army as Creator, Writer