| Age | 88 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 7 January, 1896 |
| Birthplace | Bath, Somerset, England, UK |
| Died | 12 March, 1984 |
| Place of Death | Denville Hall, Northwood, Hillingdon, London, England, UK |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Pte. Godfrey - Dad's Army, Writer - The Ghost Train |
William Arnold Ridley, OBE (7 January 1896 – 12 March 1984) was an English playwright and actor, earlier in his career known for writing the play The Ghost Train and later in life for portraying the elderly Private Godfrey in the British sitcom Dad's Army (1968–1977).
