Biography
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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Let's Stick Together
Character: Carter
MOVIE • 1998

The Fix
Character: Chairman
MOVIE • 1997

The Detectives
Character: Superintendent Cottam
TV • 1993

Heartbeat
Character: Ray Walker
TV • 1992

Sticky Wickets
Character: Friedrich
MOVIE • 1990

The Upper Hand
Character: George Carver
TV • 1990
The Nineteenth Hole
Character: Ray Smollett
TV • 1989

Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks
Character: Ratcliffe
MOVIE • 1988

Home James!
Character:
TV • 1987

Bulman
Character:
TV • 1985

Mark of the Devil
Character: Det. Inspector Grant
MOVIE • 1984

Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
Character: Det. Inspector Grant
TV • 1984
Andy Robson
Character: Peter Mueller
TV • 1982

Wet Job
Character: Haggerty
MOVIE • 1981

The Chinese Detective
Character: Jack Longman
TV • 1981

If You Go Down in the Woods Today
Character: Knocker
MOVIE • 1981

The Gentle Touch
Character:
TV • 1980

Invasion: UFO
Character: Col. Alec Freeman
MOVIE • 1980

Minder
Character: Frank
TV • 1979

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Character: Mendel
TV • 1979