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.
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George Cole was an acclaimed English film and television actor whose career spanned over seven decades, celebrated for his extensive television and cinematic performances.
He is best known for his role as Arthur Daley in the television series Minder and as Flash Harry in the St Trinian's film series.
His extensive filmography includes appearances in Cleopatra, Scrooge, and Henry V.
