George Pocock — The Boys in the Boat Character Profile

About George Pocock

Experienced boat builder and mentor figure. Advises Coach Al to recruit coxswain Bobby Moch, encourages Joe to persevere despite his past, and emphasizes the philosophical importance of the boat to the crew's unity.

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Guinness

Appears in

The Boys in the Boat (2023)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• George Pocock — Professional Mentor — Joe Rantz (Callum Turner)

  George serves as a stabilizing mentor who provides both technical expertise and emotional guidance to Joe.

• George Pocock — Social Supporter — Roger Morris (Sam Strike)

  George provides the technical foundation and moral support that enables Roger's rowing career.

• George Pocock — Social Supporter — Don Hume (Jack Mulhern)

  George ensures the equipment remains optimal while Don Hume battles fatigue and sickness.

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More characters from The Boys in the Boat

• Coach Al Ulbrickson (Joel Edgerton)
• Joe Rantz (Callum Turner)
• Roger Morris (Sam Strike)
• Gordy Adam (Joel Phillimore)
• Chuck Day (Thomas Elms)
• UW Registrar (Laurel Lefkow)
• Don Hume (Jack Mulhern)
• Joyce Simdars (Hadley Robinson)
• Harvey Love (Jacob James Beswick)
• Shorty Hunt (Bruce Herbelin-Earle)
• Bobby Moch (Luke Slattery)
• Henry Burke (Sam Douglas)