George Cole
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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.
George Cole Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of George Cole reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of George Cole's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of George Cole's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Blott on the Landscape, which stands out as a key performance.
Best George Cole Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Cole's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie George Cole has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh | Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Dinner Party | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Station Jim | Stationmaster Pope | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Ghost of Greville Lodge | Great Uncle | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mary Reilly | Mr. Poole | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Natural Causes | Vincent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Blott on the Landscape | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Golden Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales | narrorator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fright | Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Vampire Lovers | Roger Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Last Lonely Man | James Hale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Gentleman Caller | Mr. Hicks | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Great St Trinian's Train Robbery | 'Flash' Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | One Way Pendulum | Defence Counsel | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow | Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Flavius | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Pure Hell of St Trinian's | 'Flash' Harry Cuthbert Edwards | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Bridal Path | Police Sgt. Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Too Many Crooks | Fingers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Blue Murder at St Trinian's | "Flash" Harry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Green Man | William Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Weapon | Joshua Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | It's a Wonderful World | Ken Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Anatomist | Dr. Walter Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | A Prize of Gold | Sgt. Roger Morris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Quentin Durward | Hayraddin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Constant Husband | Luigi Sopranelli | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Where There's a Will | Fred Slater | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Belles of St Trinian's | Flash Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | An Inspector Calls | Tram Conductor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Clue of the Missing Ape | Gobo | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Intruder | John Summers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Will Any Gentleman...? | Henry Sterling | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Folly to Be Wise | Soldier in Brains Trust audience | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Top Secret | George Archibald Potts | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Who Goes There! | Arthur Crisp | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Happy Family | Cyril | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Scrooge | Young Ebenezer Scrooge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Lady Godiva Rides Again | Johnny West | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Laughter in Paradise | Herbert Russell | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Gone to Earth | Cousin Albert | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Happiest Days of Your Life | Junior Assistant Caretaker at Ministry of Education (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Morning Departure | ERA Marks | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Spider and the Fly | Marc, detective | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | Herbert Sunbury (segment "The Kite") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | My Brother's Keeper | Willie Stannard | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Journey Together | Curley, Bomb Aimer, Lancaster Crew | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Henry V | Boy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Demi-Paradise | Percy | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cottage to Let | Ronald | Hit | Similar → |
George Cole - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of George Cole?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Cole is "Blott on the Landscape" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has George Cole acted in?
George Cole has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by George Cole?
Other notable films include "Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh", "The Last Lonely Man", and "Natural Causes".