George Cole

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George Cole
Born
George Edward Cole

(1925-04-22)22 April 1925
Died5 August 2015 (aged 90)
NationalityEnglish
OccupationActor
Years active1940–2008
Known forArthur Daley in Minder,
Flash Harry in St Trinian's movies
Spouse(s)Eileen Moore
(m. 1954-1962, divorced)
Penny Morrell
(m. 1967-2015, his death)
Children4

George Edward Cole, OBE (22 April 1925 - 5 August 2015) was an English actor. He is known for his roles as Arthur Daley in Minder and as Flash Harry in the early versions of the St Trinian's movies. He also played Peter Banks in the sitcom My Good Friend.

Cole was born on April 22, 1925 in Tooting, South London, England. He was adopted when he was a baby. He was married to Eileen Moore from 1954 until they divorced in 1962. He married Penny Morrell in 1964. Cole died of an illness at Royal Berkshire Hospital, in Reading, Berkshire on 5 August 2015.

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