Portrait of George Cole

George Cole

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Apr 22 1925
Birthplace: Tooting, South London, England, UK

Death: Wed, Aug 05 2015
George Cole is 90 years old
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Poster of Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
George Cole was 83 in Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh as 'Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 2008
Poster of The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party
George Cole was 82 in The Dinner Party as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of A Class Apart
A Class Apart
George Cole was 81 in A Class Apart as 'George - Candy's grandad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2007
Poster of Station Jim
Station Jim
George Cole was 76 in Station Jim as 'Stationmaster Pope'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 2001
Poster of The Sleeper
The Sleeper
George Cole was 75 in The Sleeper as 'George'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 2000
Poster of The Ghost of Greville Lodge
The Ghost of Greville Lodge
George Cole was 75 in The Ghost of Greville Lodge
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Mary Reilly
Mary Reilly
George Cole was 70 in Mary Reilly as 'Mr. Poole'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of Life After Life
Life After Life
George Cole was 65 in Life After Life as 'Eric Burt'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1990
Poster of Natural Causes
Natural Causes
George Cole was 63 in Natural Causes as 'Vincent'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1988
Poster of Day To Remember
Day To Remember
George Cole was 61 in Day To Remember as 'Wally'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1986
Poster of Blott on the Landscape
Blott on the Landscape
George Cole was 59 in Blott on the Landscape
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1985
Poster of The Golden Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales
The Golden Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales
George Cole was 56 in The Golden Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales as 'narrorator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 1982
Poster of Getting in on Concorde
Getting in on Concorde
George Cole was 54 in Getting in on Concorde as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 17 1979
Poster of The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird
George Cole was 51 in The Blue Bird as 'Tylo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1976
Poster of Lloyd George Knew My Father
Lloyd George Knew My Father
George Cole was 50 in Lloyd George Knew My Father as 'Hubert Boothroyd MP'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1975
Poster of Take Me High
Take Me High
George Cole was 48 in Take Me High as 'Bert Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1973
Poster of Fright
Fright
George Cole was 46 in Fright as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1971
Poster of Killing Time
Killing Time
George Cole was 45 in Killing Time
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of The Vampire Lovers
The Vampire Lovers
George Cole was 45 in The Vampire Lovers as 'Roger Morton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1970
Poster of A Room in Town
A Room in Town
George Cole was 45 in A Room in Town as 'Edwin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1970
Poster of The Right Prospectus
The Right Prospectus
George Cole was 44 in The Right Prospectus as 'Mr. Newbold'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of The Comic
The Comic
George Cole was 44 in The Comic as 'Tod'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1969
Poster of The Last Lonely Man
The Last Lonely Man
George Cole was 43 in The Last Lonely Man as 'James Hale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1969
Poster of Sally Go Round the Moon
Sally Go Round the Moon
George Cole was 42 in Sally Go Round the Moon as 'Max Osborne'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1968
Poster of The Gentleman Caller
The Gentleman Caller
George Cole was 42 in The Gentleman Caller as 'Mr. Hicks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1967
Poster of The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
George Cole was 40 in The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery as ''Flash' Harry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1966
Poster of The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
The Legend of Young Dick Turpin
George Cole was 39 in The Legend of Young Dick Turpin as 'William Evans'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1965
Poster of One Way Pendulum
One Way Pendulum
George Cole was 39 in One Way Pendulum as 'Defence Counsel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1965
Poster of Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow
George Cole was 38 in Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow as 'Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1963
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
George Cole was 38 in Cleopatra as 'Flavius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1963
Poster of The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
George Cole was 35 in The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's as ''Flash' Harry Cuthbert Edwards'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1960
Poster of The Bridal Path
The Bridal Path
George Cole was 34 in The Bridal Path as 'Police Sgt. Bruce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1959
Poster of Too Many Crooks
Too Many Crooks
George Cole was 33 in Too Many Crooks as 'Fingers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1959
Poster of Don't Panic Chaps!
Don't Panic Chaps!
George Cole was 33 in Don't Panic Chaps!
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
Blue Murder at St. Trinian's
George Cole was 32 in Blue Murder at St. Trinian's as '"Flash" Harry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of The Green Man
The Green Man
George Cole was 31 in The Green Man as 'William Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1956
Poster of The Weapon
The Weapon
George Cole was 31 in The Weapon as 'Joshua Henry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World
George Cole was 31 in It's a Wonderful World as 'Ken Miller'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 1956
Poster of The Anatomist
The Anatomist
George Cole was 30 in The Anatomist as 'Dr. Walter Anderson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 06 1956
Poster of A Prize of Gold
A Prize of Gold
George Cole was 30 in A Prize of Gold as 'Sgt. Roger Morris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1955
Poster of Quentin Durward
Quentin Durward
George Cole was 30 in Quentin Durward as 'Hayraddin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1955
Poster of The Constant Husband
The Constant Husband
George Cole was 29 in The Constant Husband as 'Luigi Sopranelli'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1955
Poster of Where There's a Will
Where There's a Will
George Cole was 29 in Where There's a Will as 'Fred Slater'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of The Belles of St. Trinian's
The Belles of St. Trinian's
George Cole was 29 in The Belles of St. Trinian's as 'Flash Harry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Happy Ever After
Happy Ever After
George Cole was 29 in Happy Ever After as 'Terence'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1954
Poster of An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls
George Cole was 28 in An Inspector Calls as 'Tram Conductor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954
Poster of Our Girl Friday
Our Girl Friday
George Cole was 28 in Our Girl Friday as 'Jimmy Carrol'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953
Poster of The Clue of the Missing Ape
The Clue of the Missing Ape
George Cole was 28 in The Clue of the Missing Ape as 'Gobo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1953
Poster of The Intruder
The Intruder
George Cole was 28 in The Intruder as 'John Summers'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1953
Poster of Will Any Gentleman...?
Will Any Gentleman...?
George Cole was 28 in Will Any Gentleman...? as 'Henry Sterling'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1953
Poster of Folly to Be Wise
Folly to Be Wise
George Cole was 27 in Folly to Be Wise as 'Soldier in Brains Trust audience'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of Top Secret
Top Secret
George Cole was 27 in Top Secret as 'George Archibald Potts'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1952
Poster of Who Goes There!
Who Goes There!
George Cole was 27 in Who Goes There! as 'Arthur Crisp'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1952
Poster of The Happy Family
The Happy Family
George Cole was 26 in The Happy Family as 'Cyril'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1952
Poster of Scrooge
Scrooge
George Cole was 26 in Scrooge as 'Young Ebenezer Scrooge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1951
Poster of Lady Godiva Rides Again
Lady Godiva Rides Again
George Cole was 26 in Lady Godiva Rides Again as 'Johnny West'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of Laughter in Paradise
Laughter in Paradise
George Cole was 26 in Laughter in Paradise as 'Herbert Russell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of Flesh and Blood
Flesh and Blood
George Cole was 25 in Flesh and Blood as 'John Hannah'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1951
Poster of Gone to Earth
Gone to Earth
George Cole was 25 in Gone to Earth as 'Cousin Albert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1950
Poster of The Happiest Days of Your Life
The Happiest Days of Your Life
George Cole was 24 in The Happiest Days of Your Life as 'Junior Assistant Caretaker at Ministry of Education (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1950
Poster of Morning Departure
Morning Departure
George Cole was 24 in Morning Departure as 'ERA Marks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly
George Cole was 24 in The Spider and the Fly as 'Marc, detective'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1949
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
George Cole was 23 in Quartet as 'Herbert Sunbury'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1948
Poster of My Brother's Keeper
My Brother's Keeper
George Cole was 23 in My Brother's Keeper as 'Willie Stannard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1948
Poster of Journey Together
Journey Together
George Cole was 20 in Journey Together as 'Curley, Bomb Aimer, Lancaster Crew'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1945
Poster of Henry V
Henry V
George Cole was 19 in Henry V as 'Boy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1944
Poster of The Demi-Paradise
The Demi-Paradise
George Cole was 18 in The Demi-Paradise as 'Percy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1943
Poster of Cottage to Let
Cottage to Let
George Cole was 16 in Cottage to Let as 'Ronald'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1941

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of That's What I Call Television
That's What I Call Television
George Cole was 82+ in That's What I Call Television
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2007
Poster of A Class Apart
A Class Apart
George Cole was 81+ in A Class Apart as 'George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 23 2007
Poster of Diamond Geezer
Diamond Geezer
George Cole was 79+ in Diamond Geezer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 20 2005
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
George Cole was 79+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Laurence Raeburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
George Cole was 78+ in New Tricks as 'Sir Edward Chambers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Bodily Harm
Bodily Harm
George Cole was 77+ in Bodily Harm as 'Sidney Greenfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 2002
Poster of Dad
Dad
George Cole was 72+ in Dad as 'Brian Hook'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
George Cole was 71+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Lionel Hicks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of An Independent Man
An Independent Man
George Cole was 70+ in An Independent Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1995
Poster of Good Friends
Good Friends
George Cole was 69+ in Good Friends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1995
Poster of Root Into Europe
Root Into Europe
George Cole was 67+ in Root Into Europe
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 17 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
George Cole was 66+ in Heartbeat as 'Albert Hallows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Blott on the Landscape
Blott on the Landscape
George Cole was 59+ in Blott on the Landscape
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 06 1985
Poster of Comrade Dad
Comrade Dad
George Cole was 59+ in Comrade Dad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 17 1984
Poster of The Bounder
The Bounder
George Cole was 56+ in The Bounder as 'Trevor Mountjoy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 16 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
George Cole was 54+ in Minder as 'Arthur Daley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
George Cole was 53+ in Return of the Saint as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Don't Forget To Write!
Don't Forget To Write!
George Cole was 51+ in Don't Forget To Write! as 'Gordon Maple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 18 1977
Poster of Quiller
Quiller
George Cole was 50+ in Quiller as 'Mays'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 29 1975
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
George Cole was 49+ in The Good Life as 'Mr. Downs, Bank Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
George Cole was 49+ in The Sweeney as 'Dennis Longfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
George Cole was 45+ in Play for Today as 'Mr. Newbold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of UFO
UFO
George Cole was 45+ in UFO as 'Paul Roper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of Shadows of Fear
Shadows of Fear
George Cole was 45+ in Shadows of Fear as 'Gordon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 17 1970
Poster of A Man of our Times
A Man of our Times
George Cole was 42+ in A Man of our Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1968
Poster of Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
George Cole was 40+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre as 'Paul Bishop, Caramel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
George Cole was 39+ in Gideon's Way as 'Bishop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
George Cole was 38+ in Top of the Pops as 'Arthur Daley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of A Life Of Bliss
A Life Of Bliss
George Cole was 34+ in A Life Of Bliss
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
George Cole was 31+ in Armchair Theatre as ', Edwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
George Cole was 29+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Mr. Mipps / Hellspite, William Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954