George Mikell
Biography
George Mikell was a Lithuanian-Australian actor and writer. Born on 4 April 1929, he is best known for his performances in various films. Mikell appeared in over 30 British and American feature films, with notable performances in The Guns of Navarone and The Great Escape. He also had numerous leading roles in theatre. Mikell's acting credits include 39 known titles. He was born in Bildeniai, Tauragė district, Lithuania, and passed away on 12 May 2020 at the age of 91. Mikell's filmography also includes titles such as Flambards, When the Boat Comes In, and Colditz.
Career overview
George Mikell was a Lithuanian-Australian actor who appeared in numerous British and American feature films. He is best known for his performances as Schutzstaffel (SS) officers in The Guns of Navarone and The Great Escape. Mikell's acting credits include over 30 feature films.
Mikell had leading roles in theatre productions, in addition to his work in film. His filmography includes Flambards, When the Boat Comes In, and Colditz. The exact nature of his performances in these films is not specified in the available information.
As a prolific actor, Mikell accumulated a total of 39 known credits throughout his career. He was active in the entertainment industry for many years, appearing in a wide range of film and theatre productions.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Hannay (1988)
- Code Name: Emerald (1985) as Major Seltz
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Plains Clothes Policeman
- Czech Mate (1984) as Plain Clothes Policeman
- Bergerac (1981) as Falkenhorst
- Escape to Victory (1981) as Kommandant
- The Sea Wolves (1980) as Captain of Ehrenfels
- Life at Stake (1978) as Marten Hartwell
- The Sweeney (1975) as Danilov
- The Hanged Man (1975) as Max Gunther
- The Tamarind Seed (1974) as Major Stukalov
- Scorpio (1973) as Dor
- The Adventurer (1972) as Lanik
- Colditz (1972) as Col. Cybulski
- Young Winston (1972) as Field Cornet (uncredited)
- Zeppelin (1971) as German Officer
- Doppelgänger (1969) as Captain Ross
- The Double Man (1967) as Max Gruner
- Where the Spies Are (1966) as Assassin
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Von Klages
- Operation Crossbow (1965) as German Officer
- The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) as Checkpoint Charlie Guard
- Dateline Diamonds (1965) as Paul Verlekt
- Marauders of the Sahara (1965) as Ronald Wayne
- The Great Escape (1963) as Lt. Dietrich
- Espionage (1963) as Peter
- The Password Is Courage (1962) as Necke
- The Primitives (1962) as Claude
- The Guns of Navarone (1961) as SS Hauptman Sessler
- Highway to Battle (1961) as Brauwitz
- Jackpot (1960) as Carl Stock
- Beyond the Curtain (1960) as Pieter von Seefeldt
- The Third Man (1959)
- International Detective (1959) as Lampfert
- International Detective (1959) as Lempfert
- The Treasure of San Teresa (1959) as Border Guard
- Operation Bullshine (1959) as German Airman
- Sea of Sand (1958) as German Officer
- The One That Got Away (1957) as German Prisoner
- Kill Her Gently (1957) as Lars Svenson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is George Mikell best known for?
George Mikell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hannay (1988), The Sisters (2017), The Nine Lives of Tomas Katz (2000), Czech Mate (1984).
When and where was George Mikell born?
George Mikell was born on April 15, 1929 in Bildeniai, Tauragė district, Lithuania. They passed away on May 12, 2020.
How many credits does George Mikell have?
George Mikell has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1957 to 1988.
What is George Mikell's background in cinema and television?
George Mikell was a Lithuanian-Australian actor and writer. Born on 4 April 1929, he is best known for his performances in various films. Mikell appeared in over 30 British and American feature films, with notable performances in The Guns of Navarone and The Great Escape. He also had numerous leading roles in theatre. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Sweeney (1975) as Danilov — aged about 46
- The Great Escape (1963) as Lt. Dietrich — aged about 34
- Colditz (1972) as Col. Cybulski — aged about 43
- The Guns of Navarone (1961) as SS Hauptman Sessler — aged about 32
- The Third Man (1959) — aged about 30
- The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) as Checkpoint Charlie Guard — aged about 36
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