George Best
Biography
George Best works in acting. Born May 22, 1946 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. Died November 25, 2005. Archytele tracks 37 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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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 Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001), Parkinson (1998), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966), Partition (2007).
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?
Manchester United football legend and a footballing genius. He had 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. Together with Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, Best formed a triumvir...
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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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