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George Cole
Born 1925-04-22Tooting, South London, England, UK
George Edward Cole, OBE (22 April 1925 - 5 August 2015) was an English film and television actor with a career which ran from the 1940s to the first decade of the twenty first century. Best known in the role of Arthur Daley in the long-running ITV hit drama show 'Minder', Cole's career began in the role of the young evacuee in the wartime thriller 'Cottage to Let', alongside long-time friend, Alastair Sim, and went onto to encompass over 40 movies, including the popular St Trinian's films, and a host of television roles.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney MarshMr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite (archive footage)The Dinner PartyGeorgeA Class ApartGeorge - Candy's grandadStation JimStationmaster PopeThe SleeperGeorgeThe Ghost of Greville LodgeGreat UncleMary ReillyMr. PooleLife After LifeEric BurtGingerGingerNatural CausesVincentDay To RememberWallyBlott on the LandscapeRoleThe Golden Treasury of Classic Fairy TalesnarroratorGetting in on ConcordeWillieThe Blue BirdTyloLloyd George Knew My FatherHubert Boothroyd MPTake Me HighBert JacksonFrightJimKilling TimeRoleThe Vampire LoversRoger MortonA Room in TownEdwinThe Right ProspectusMr. NewboldThe ComicTodThe Last Lonely ManJames Hale