webfact Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Comic actor George Cole diesDANICA KIRKA, Associated PressLONDON (AP) — George Cole, the British actor best known for playing conman Arthur Daley on the long-running TV series "Minder," has died. He was 90.Cole's career spanned more than 70 years from his first stage appearance in 1939 and included more than 40 films, including "Cleopatra," with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. From 1979-1994 he starred as cigar-smoking, Jaguar-driving Arthur Daley on ITV's "Minder."Set in London's criminal underworld, "Minder" followed the adventures of a small-time crook always on the lookout for his next dodgy deal. Cole's shifty but ambitious character captured the money-conscious spirit of Britain in the 1980s, and he was twice nominated for best actor by the British Academy of Film and Television.Cole was surrounded by his family when he died Wednesday at the Royal Berkshire Hospital after a short illness, said agent Derek Webster, who represents Cole's "Minder" co-star Dennis Waterman.Born in south London, Cole started working when he was 14, appearing in the chorus of "White Horse Inn" in 1939. He starred with Alastair Sim in the 1941 film "Cottage to Let," in which he played a resourceful evacuee from wartime London who unmasks a spy. Sim, an older actor with an established career, took him under his wing and the pair appeared together in several films, including the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol."Cole also appeared in some 30 plays and numerous television series, including "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" in the United States.Tributes poured in Thursday, including one from Tony Hall, the director general of the BBC."George Cole was a wonderful actor and he has a very special place in the public's affection," he said. "He will be greatly missed."-- (c) Associated Press 2015-08-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 RIP George, one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Arthur Daley is dead.................. there will never be another one like him said Harry Redknap.......................... R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jessi Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 RiP George Cole, you gave me many hours of laughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine51 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 My own small tribute to George Cole... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/11546026/The-world-is-your-lobster-Arthur-Daleys-guide-to-life.html http://www.plentyquotes.com/tvseries/Minder/Minder.html http://tv.bt.com/tv/tv-news/remembering-george-cole-12-of-arthur-daleys-funniest-quotes-11363996520714 Rest In Peace George...Rest in peace... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Sadly missed,gave so much pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I hope Er Indoors is ok. Great actor. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuibeachcomber Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I hope Er Indoors is ok. Great actor. RIP. I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 ...feels like i've lost my mum and my dad in the same week! Having said that i couldn't help laugh at his epitaph on 'deathlist'; 'nice little urn-er! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linky Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Minder, one of the best shiws I have ever seen. RIP Mr Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissos Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 "Write the feem-toon, sing the feem-toon" I may get pelted for this but I thought George Cole was already dead. Arthur Daley shall liveth on, in the form of Nigel Farage and his coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varangkul Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 My era, my hero - you're the man, George Cole. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireboy Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Loved your work George! Thank you for adding to my enjoyment of life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazes Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Arthur Daley is dead.................. there will never be another one like him said Harry Redknap.......................... R.I.P. I think 'Arry Redknap based his whole life on Arthur Daley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 As a tribute I suggest all out there watch Minder on the Orient Express. I was down my local last night up here in the far North and I was telling my mate that the night before I had just finished watching all the Minder series . 2 nights ago Series 10 ep. 10. Only to get home to 'er indoors to find G.Cole had died. My mate down the local knew where in Putney Sarf London the series was filmed. Goodbye George , another one of my heroes gorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunken Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Very sad. Great actor with a very long career. I first saw him in 'The Belles of St Trinians' which must have been late 60s or early 70s. Rest peacefully George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 The world has lost a great actor. RIP George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And I was watching Minder reruns while confined in Samitivej, just weeks ago. Hadn't realised he was that old. RIP, George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotinsiam Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Truely my faourite actor- especially Minder Arfrur was legend. RIP and many thanks George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Used to watch it with my old man as a young bloke, we both really enjoyed it as lads together, miss me dad and will miss George Cole God bless Arfur, put a Vera Lynne on the slate Dave! R I P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap82 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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