George Best
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 22, 1946 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- Died
- November 25, 2005
- Active Years
- 1962–2026 (65 Years)
- Total Credits
- 37 credits in database
Biography
George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger and spent most of his club career at Manchester United. Born on May 22, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he passed away on November 25, 2005, at the age of 59. Known professionally in acting with known credits including the film The Alf Garnett Saga, Best was also recognized as El Beat. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1968. Alongside Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, he formed a triumvirate that inspired Manchester United to League Championships in 1965 and 1967 and the European Cup in 1968. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the British game.
Career overview
George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger, spending the majority of his club career at Manchester United. Born on May 22, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was also known by the alternate name El Beat. Recognized as a footballing genius and legend of the game, Best possessed speed, superb dribbling skills, the ability to accelerate past players, and was adept with both feet. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have graced the British game and one of the greatest players of all time.
Alongside Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, Best formed a triumvirate that inspired Manchester United to League Championships in 1965 and 1967, as well as the European Cup in 1968. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1968. His heyday occurred during the swinging sixties, and with his good looks, he brought a pop star image to the game for the first time. In addition to his sporting career, his known acting credits include the film The Alf Garnett Saga.
George Best passed away on November 25, 2005, at the age of fifty-nine.
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Full Filmography
37 titles- When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game (2026) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Kenny Dalglish (2025) as Self (archive footage) - Ballon d'Or Winner 1968
- Buffa racconta Storie di Campioni (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Bobby Charlton – Legend (2023)
- Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Thin Lizzy: Rocker on the Loose (2018)
- George Best: All by Himself (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008 (2008) as Self
- The King: The Story of Denis Law (2007)
- Thin Lizzy: Outlawed - The Real Phil Lynott (2006) as Self
- Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2002 (2002) as Self (Forward 1961-74)
- Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
- The Official George Best Story (2001) as Himself
- Ally McCoist's Trial and Error's (2000)
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- TFI Friday (1996)
- Football Gone Crazy (1996)
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self
- Manchester United F.C. - 300 All TIme Greatest Goals (1994) as Himself
- The Very Best....Ryan Giggs and George Best (1993) as Himself
- Terry Wogan's Friday Night (1992) as Self
- This Boy's Story (1992) as Himself
- Eusébio: Um jogador de todos os tempos (1992) as Self
- George Best - Genius - The Official Video Autobiography (1991) as Himself
- Greavsie's 6 of The Best Matches - 70's Manchester United (1989) as Himself
- Manchester United F.C. in the 70's - A Decade of Sensational Football (1989) as Himself
- George Best: Best Intentions (1988)
- Super Gran (1985) as Himself
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest
- The Alf Garnett Saga (1972) as George Best
- Percy (1971) as Himself
- Football As Never Before (1971) as n.a.
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Self
- Match of the Day (1964) as Guest
- World in Action (1963)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Best best known for?
George Best is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kenny Dalglish (2025), Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001), Parkinson (1998), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966).
When and where was George Best born?
George Best was born on May 22, 1946 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. They passed away on November 25, 2005.
How many credits does George Best have?
George Best has accumulated over 37 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2026.
What is George Best's background in cinema and television?
George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger and spent most of his club career at Manchester United. Born on May 22, 1946, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he passed away on November 25, 2005, at the age of 59. Known professionally in acting with known credits including the film The Alf ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Bullseye (1981) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 35
- Till Death Us Do Part (1966) as Self — aged about 20
- Match of the Day (1964) as Guest — aged about 18
- The Frank Skinner Show (1995) as Self — aged about 49
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 16
- TFI Friday (1996) — aged about 50
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