George Cole

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Characters played by George Cole

Arthur Daley — Minder (1979)

A middle-aged chancer and petty schemer who runs various legally dubious businesses. He relies on his bodyguards for protection and frequently uses his local barman as an unwitting messenger. After Terry leaves, he takes in his nephew Ray and appoints him as his new minder. He is eventually apprehended by the police in the series finale.

Mr. Sexton Mipps / Hellspite — Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963)

A trusted follower of Dr. Christopher Syn who shares his secret identity and operates under the disguise of Hellspite. He helps manage the smuggling network, accompanies Syn in moving fugitives, and assists with protecting Harry Banks and Simon Bates.

Jim — Fright (1971)

Helen's unmarried partner who leaves the estate with her for a dinner outing. He returns during the police standoff, participating in the efforts to resolve the hostage situation alongside the authorities.

Hayraddin — Quentin Durward (1955)

A cunning spy and agent of King Louis XI. Initially grateful to Quentin for attempting to save his executed brother, he later works under Louis to facilitate the kidnapping of Isabelle. Tasked as a guide on her journey, he secretly warns Quentin when he realizes the Scotsman is also a target, enabling their escape from the ambush.

Roger Morton — The Vampire Lovers (1970)

The patriarch of the second household targeted by Marcilla. His family experiences the same pattern of mysterious weakness and whispered vampire rumors as the General's estate.

'Flash' Harry Cuthbert Edwards — The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960)

Full-named version of the school's turf accountant and troublemaker.

Young Ebenezer Scrooge — Scrooge (1951)

Young Ebenezer Scrooge is the earlier self shown during the visions of Christmas Past. He is lonely at school, proposes to Alice, joins the business run by Jorkins, and becomes increasingly devoted to financial gain. His memories reveal how ambition and grief shaped the older Scrooge's isolation.

Flash Harry — The Belles of St Trinian's (1954)

School turf accountant who discovers stolen robbery money.

Mr. Poole — Mary Reilly (1996)

The household butler who grows increasingly suspicious of Jekyll's obsession with Mary and his erratic behavior. He is sent to procure a drug sample but fails, highlighting the deteriorating situation in the household.

Cousin Albert — Gone to Earth (1950)

A relative whom Hazel visits near Wenlock, where he is present during a tea-time discussion about butter and margarine and Hazel's exposure to more polite social attractions.

"Flash" Harry — Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957)

School turf accountant and key ally to the St Trinian's pupils.

Fingers — Too Many Crooks (1959)

Fingers is the gang's incompetent leader, whose failed fur-store robbery and repeated mistakes drive the story. He targets Billy Gordon, accidentally abducts Lucy Gordon, demands and then repeatedly reduces her ransom, impersonates a policeman with Sid, and finally takes the £50,000 suitcase before the money scatters.

Career Overview

George Cole has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently St Trinian's Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include Minder, Cleopatra, Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1925-04-22
Birth Place
Tooting, South London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1507136), public domain (CC0).