George Sewell
Actor

George Sewell Net Worth

George Sewell was a British leading actor whose tough, pockmarked features belied a soft voice and cultivated manner. After a variety of jobs, he began an acting career in 1959 and went on to appear in films such as This Sporting Life (1963) and Get Carter (1971), and television series such as Z Cars (1962) and Special Branch (1969). He was also in the cult series UFO (1970) and the miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979). Sewell retired in 2000 and spent his time in France, but occasionally came out of semi-retirement for roles such as a playwright in Who Killed Agatha Christie? (2006). He passed away in 2007 at the age of 82.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day August 31, 1924
Birth Place  Hoxton, London, England, United Kingdom
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On 2 April 2007(2007-04-02) (aged 82)\nLondon, UK
Birth Sign Virgo
Occupation Actor
Years active 1963–2006
Spouse(s) Helen (?–2007; his death)
Children 1

💰 Net worth

George Sewell, a renowned actor and miscellaneous crew member, is anticipated to possess a net worth of $100K to $1M in 2024. Sewell has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry in the United Kingdom, captivating audiences with his exceptional talent and versatility. With a career that spans several decades, Sewell has earned considerable acclaim and financial success, solidifying his position as a notable personality in the industry. As the years progress, it is expected that Sewell's net worth will continue to flourish, reflecting his unwavering dedication and contributions to the world of acting and entertainment.

Biography/Timeline

1962

Sewell had not considered acting until, aged 35, he met the actor Dudley Sutton by chance in a pub. Sutton recommended that Sewell audition for a production by Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop of Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be. Sewell did so, and made his acting debut as a policeman in the show both at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East and in the West End. He went on to star in two other Littlewood productions, Sparrers Can't Sing (1962) and as Field Marshal Haig in Oh! What a Lovely War (1963), which later opened in Paris and on Broadway. The experience garnered from stage acting led to a long career in both film and television.

1965

For many years, Sewell was the gritty face of crime and law enforcement in a huge array of television series. Amongst his early roles, he was the tallyman in the television play Up The Junction (1965), a Criminal who runs off with a teenage girl in Softly, Softly (1966), a hard-nosed building Engineer in The Power Game (1965–66), a cowardly informer in Man in a Suitcase (1967), and a seedy private eye in Spindoe (1968). In 1969 he played an escaped convict called Jansen in the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) episode called "Vendetta for a dead man". In 1970, he played Colonel Alec Freeman in Gerry Anderson's live-action science-fiction drama UFO. Also in 1970 he played resistance leader Pierre Allard in episodes 14, [One Way Home] 17,{The Ugly Side of War] and 22,{Intent to Steal} of the hit (ITV series) Manhunt which was filmed in 1969 and aired on ITV in January 1970.

1973

He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1973 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews while filming scenes for the TV series Special Branch.

1979

Later television appearances include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979), in which he played Mendel, and the Doctor Who story Remembrance of the Daleks (1988), in which he played builder's merchant and fascist leader Ratcliffe. He also appeared frequently in films, notably This Sporting Life (1963), Poor Cow (1967) and Get Carter (1971).

2007

George Sewell died from cancer on 2 April 2007 at the age of 82.

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