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George Murcell

Bio: Arthur George Murcell (30 October 1925 – 3 December 1998) was a British character actor. Born in Italy, he made his film debut in Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's The Battle of the River Plate (1956), Murcell went on to develop a career playing snarling villains in both film and television
Born: Fri, Oct 30 1925
Birthplace: Naples, Campania, Italy

Death: Thu, Dec 03 1998
George Murcell is 73 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Cutthroat Island
Cutthroat Island
George Murcell was 70 in Cutthroat Island as 'Mordachai Fingers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Year of the Gun
Year of the Gun
George Murcell was 65 in Year of the Gun as 'Pierre Bernier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of Pascali's Island
Pascali's Island
George Murcell was 62 in Pascali's Island as 'Herr Gesing'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of Inside the Third Reich
Inside the Third Reich
George Murcell was 56 in Inside the Third Reich as 'Herman Goering'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1982
Poster of Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
George Murcell was 49 in Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1975
Poster of Penelope Pulls It Off
Penelope Pulls It Off
George Murcell was 49 in Penelope Pulls It Off as 'Owen'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1975
Poster of Penny Gold
Penny Gold
George Murcell was 47 in Penny Gold as 'Doctor Merrick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1973
Poster of Mafia Junction
Mafia Junction
George Murcell was 47 in Mafia Junction
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1973
Poster of The Horsemen
The Horsemen
George Murcell was 45 in The Horsemen as 'Mizrar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1971
Poster of A Sound from the Sea
A Sound from the Sea
George Murcell was 44 in A Sound from the Sea as 'George'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1970
Poster of A Walk with Love and Death
A Walk with Love and Death
George Murcell was 43 in A Walk with Love and Death as 'The Captain'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of The Possessed
The Possessed
George Murcell was 43 in The Possessed as 'Liputin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1969
Poster of The Assassination Bureau
The Assassination Bureau
George Murcell was 43 in The Assassination Bureau as 'Zeppelin pilot'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1969
Poster of The Year of the Sex Olympics
The Year of the Sex Olympics
George Murcell was 42 in The Year of the Sex Olympics as 'Grels'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 29 1968
Poster of A Dandy in Aspic
A Dandy in Aspic
George Murcell was 42 in A Dandy in Aspic
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of The Naked Runner
The Naked Runner
George Murcell was 41 in The Naked Runner
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1967
Poster of You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
George Murcell was 41 in You Only Live Twice as 'Russian Diplomat (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1967
Poster of Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
George Murcell was 40 in Kaleidoscope as 'Johnny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of The Heroes of Telemark
The Heroes of Telemark
George Murcell was 40 in The Heroes of Telemark as 'Sturmfuhrer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1965
Poster of The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Fall of the Roman Empire
George Murcell was 38 in The Fall of the Roman Empire as 'Victorinus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1964
Poster of In Search of the Castaways
In Search of the Castaways
George Murcell was 37 in In Search of the Castaways as 'Ayerton's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1962
Poster of The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard
George Murcell was 36 in The Cherry Orchard as 'Yermolai Alexeyevich Lopahin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1962
Poster of The Pursuers
The Pursuers
George Murcell was 36 in The Pursuers as 'Freddy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Crossroads to Crime
Crossroads to Crime
George Murcell was 35 in Crossroads to Crime as 'Diamond'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man
There Was a Crooked Man
George Murcell was 34 in There Was a Crooked Man as 'Receptionist at 'The McKillup Arms''.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 31 1960
Poster of The Angry Silence
The Angry Silence
George Murcell was 34 in The Angry Silence as 'Jones'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1960
Poster of Don't Panic Chaps!
Don't Panic Chaps!
George Murcell was 33 in Don't Panic Chaps! as 'Meister'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Sea of Sand
Sea of Sand
George Murcell was 33 in Sea of Sand as 'Cpl. Simms'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1958
Poster of Sea Fury
Sea Fury
George Murcell was 32 in Sea Fury as 'Loudon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 26 1958
Poster of Blood of the Vampire
Blood of the Vampire
George Murcell was 32 in Blood of the Vampire as 'First Guard'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 1958
Poster of Campbell's Kingdom
Campbell's Kingdom
George Murcell was 31 in Campbell's Kingdom as 'Max, a worker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 03 1957
Poster of Hell Drivers
Hell Drivers
George Murcell was 31 in Hell Drivers as 'Tub'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 23 1957
Poster of The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
George Murcell was 31 in The Battle of the River Plate as 'Chief Officer, Newton Beach'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of The Merry Christmas
The Merry Christmas
George Murcell was 30 in The Merry Christmas as 'Mr. Fezziwig'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1955

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Peter the Great
Peter the Great
George Murcell was 60+ in Peter the Great
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 02 1986
Poster of Smuggler
Smuggler
George Murcell was 55+ in Smuggler as 'Silas Kemble'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1981
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
George Murcell was 52+ in The Professionals as 'Yashinkov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of 1990
1990
George Murcell was 51+ in 1990 as 'Tiny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
George Murcell was 45+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Inspector Vandeleur'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of The Persuaders!
The Persuaders!
George Murcell was 45+ in The Persuaders! as 'Zorakin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Jason King
Jason King
George Murcell was 45+ in Jason King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
George Murcell was 44+ in Manhunt as 'Franco'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 02 1970
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
George Murcell was 42+ in The Champions as 'Nikko, El Gaudillo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Rogues' Gallery
Rogues' Gallery
George Murcell was 42+ in Rogues' Gallery as 'Sir Esmond Bellasize'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
George Murcell was 39+ in Gideon's Way as 'Kautsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
George Murcell was 36+ in The Saint as 'Vogler, Abdul Graner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
George Murcell was 36+ in Suspense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 30 1962
Poster of Supercar
Supercar
George Murcell was 35+ in Supercar
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1961
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
George Murcell was 35+ in The Avengers as 'Needle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
George Murcell was 33+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
George Murcell was 30+ in The Adventures of Sir Lancelot as 'Jaggyd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
George Murcell was 29+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Sheriff's Guard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955