George Cole
ActingAbout George Cole
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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of George Cole reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of George Cole's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 40% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), George Cole remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Blott on the Landscape, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best George Cole Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from George Cole's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of George Cole.
| 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 → |
| 1985 | Blott on the Landscape | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Golden Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales | narrorator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Blue Bird | Tylo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fright | Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Vampire Lovers | Roger Morton | Average | 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 | Happy Ever After | Terence | Flop | 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", "Scrooge", and "Too Many Crooks".