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George Sewell

Acting

8.6 Popularity Aug 31, 1924 (82 years old) Hoxton, London, England, UK

George Sewell (31 August 1924 – 2 April 2007) was an English actor, best known for his television roles, but also active on stage and in films. The son of a Hoxton printer and a florist, Sewell left school at the age of 14 and worked briefly in the printing trade before switching to building work,...

Biography

George Sewell (31 August 1924 – 2 April 2007) was an English actor, best known for his television roles, but also active on stage and in films. The son of a Hoxton printer and a florist, Sewell left school at the age of 14 and worked briefly in the printing trade before switching to building work, specifically the repair of bomb-damaged houses. He then trained as a Royal Air Force pilot, though too late to see action during the Second World War.

Following his demob, Sewell joined the Merchant Navy, he worked in the engine room serving as an oil trimmer for the Cunard Line on the RMS Queen Mary and RMS Queen Elizabeth for their Atlantic crossings to New York. He worked as a street photographer, assisted a French roller-skating team, and was drummer and assistant road manager of a rumba band. He also travelled Europe as a motor coach courier for a holiday company.

Filmography 75

1997
The Fix Movie

as Chairman

1993
The Detectives TV

as Superintendent Cottam

1992
Heartbeat TV

as Ray Walker

1990
Sticky Wickets Movie

as Friedrich

1990
The Upper Hand TV

as George Carver

1989
The Nineteenth Hole TV

as Ray Smollett

1985
1984
Mark of the Devil Movie

as Det. Inspector Grant

1984
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense TV

as Det. Inspector Grant

1982
Andy Robson TV

as Peter Mueller

1981
Wet Job Movie

as Haggerty

1981
The Chinese Detective TV

as Jack Longman

1979
Minder TV

as Frank

1979
1979
1979
Running Blind Movie

as Slade

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday August 31, 1924 (82 years old)
Died April 01, 2007
Place of Birth Hoxton, London, England, UK
Years Active 1959 - 1997
Popularity 8.6
Career Stats
75 Total Credits
33 Movie Roles
42 TV Roles
3 Photos