George Sewell

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.

George Sewell is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Detectives (1993), Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979), Operation: Daybreak (1975), UFO: Take Them Alive (1972), Get Carter (1971), UFO (1970), Manhunt (1970), The Wednesday Play (1964). The recorded credits span 1959 to 1993, including 4 movies and 28 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.