The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life

Please join me in this video, The World Was His Lobster - George Cole - An Actor's Life.

George Cole was a prolific film actor and an established television legend – so deeply ensconced in the character he brought to life that even I think of George Cole as Arthur Daley before I correct myself and remember what a truly magnificent actor George Cole was, long before Arthur Daley in Minder made an appearance on our television screens!

It is incredible how different George Cole was from the character he inhabited for fifteen years and beyond, as everyone that watched Minder and even those that didn’t know Arthur Daley the dodgy businessman, used car salesman – self-proclaimed entrepreneur – dishonest, shifty, and cowardly! George Cole had none of those traits – he was loved by everyone who worked with him and enjoyed nothing more than being with his family and friends, and doing the Times crossword!

George Cole began his acting career at the age of fourteen under the supervision and guidance of one of the country’s most applauded actors – who took him into his home at the age of fourteen – their friendship was sealed and George Cole would eventually buy the house next door to his mentor and live there for seventy years!

George Cole was cremated at Reading Crematorium in Berkshire, but his final resting place is unknown – please join me as I bring flowers and find a peaceful place to lay them as we remember the brilliant, fascinating life of an iconic actor who gave us so much pleasure on film, television, stage, and radio over the years.

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I do my best to respond to all comments but it can take a bit of time – so thank you in advance for your patience! If you are interested in reading more about the amazing George Cole I can thoroughly recommend his autobiography:

‘My Autobiography – George Cole – The World Was My Lobster’ with Bryan Hawkins.
Published by John Blake Publishing 2013 and available online from the usual second-hand booksellers - I'm not sponsored or affiliated – recommendations are my own opinions.

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