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| Born | April 5, 1912 |
| Hometown | Bedford, England |
| Height | 5'10" (1.78m) |
| Spouse | Hattie Jacques (m 1949 - 1965) , June Melville (m 1940 - 1949) |
| Children | Robin Le Mesurier , Kim Le Mesurier |
| Parents | Amy Michelle Le Mesurier , Charles Elton Halliley |
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