David Croft

David John Croft,  (born David John Andrew Sharland; 7 September 1922 – 27 September 2011) was an English writer, producer, and director. He created the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army.

Croft was born on 7 September 1922 in Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset, England. He studied at the Rugby School and at Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Croft was married to Ann Callender from 1952 until his death in 2011. They had seven children. Croft died on 27 September 2011 in his home in Tavira, Algarve, Portugal from natural causes, aged 89.

References

Other websites
Official homepage

List of works at the BBC Guide to Comedy 
David Croft's appearance on This Is Your Life
Biography at UKTV
Obituary of David Croft, The Daily Telegraph, 27 September 2011
Obituary of David Croft, The Guardian, 27 September 2011

Category:1922 births
Category:2011 deaths
Category:English television directors
Category:English television producers
Category:English television writers
Category:People from Poole
Category:Writers from Dorset