Known and loved by generations of viewers for his role of Arthur Daly in the long-running television series 'Minder', George's film career is often overlooked. Since his first appearance as Ronald in the Gainsborough picture 'Cottage to Let' (1941), he has entertained in a host of movies ranging from 'Christmas Carol' (1951), 'The Green Man' (1957) and 'Cleopatra' (1963), to the hugely successful 'St. Trinian's' trilogy.

Film Credits

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1. Cottage to Let (1941)
2. My Brother's Keeper (1949)
3. The Spider and the Fly (1949)
4. Quartet (1949)
5. The Wild Heart (1950)
6. Laughter in Paradise (1951)
7. Operation Disaster (1951)
8. Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951)
9. A Christmas Carol (1951)
10. The Passionate Sentry (1952)
11. Folly to Be Wise (1952)
12. The Belles of St. Trinians (1954)
13. Tonight's the Night (1954)
14. Quentin Durward (1955)
15. A Prize of Gold (1955)
16. The Adventures of Sadie (1955)
17. The Constant Husband (1955)
18. The Weapon (1957)
19. The Green Man (1957)
20. Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1958)
21. Don't Panic Chaps! (1959)
22. Pure Hell of St. Trinians, The (1961)
23. Cleopatra (1963)
24. The Vampire Lovers (1970)
25. Fright (1971)
26. Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
27. The Blue Bird (1976)
28. Minder on the Orient Express (1985) (TV)
29. Mary Reilly (1995)

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Currently, George Cole is on tour in a new play, 'Theft', written for him by Eric Chappell.

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