Arthur Lowe, standing at exactly 5ft 4 ½ (163.8 cm), was an English actor whose diminutive stature contrasted sharply with the authoritative characters he portrayed. Best remembered for his iconic role as the pompous Captain Mainwaring in the classic sitcom Dad's Army, Lowe's short, skinny, bald, and bespectacled frame—described in biographies as just 5ft 4 and 124lbs—did not hinder his commanding screen presence during the 1940s and beyond.
- Starred in Dad's Army (1968-1977), embodying military bluster despite his modest height.
- Subject of two biographies: Arthur Lowe – Dad's Memory by his son Stephen (1997) and Arthur Lowe by Graham Lord (2002).
His height became a defining trait, allowing him to excel in roles that highlighted everyday heroism and humor.