George Mikell facts for kids
George Mikell was an actor and writer from Lithuania and Australia. He was born on April 4, 1929, and passed away on May 12, 2020. Mikell was famous for playing officers in two well-known movies: The Guns of Navarone (1961) and The Great Escape (1963). He acted in more than 30 British and American films. His career lasted from 1957 until the early 2000s.
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Who Was George Mikell?
George Mikell was an actor who appeared in many movies. He was known for playing serious roles. He often played characters like officers. His acting career was quite long. He worked in films for over 40 years.
From Lithuania to Australia
George Mikell was born with the name Jurgis Mikelaitis. He was born in a place called Bildeniai, in Lithuania. Later, he became an Australian citizen. This is why he is called Lithuanian-Australian. He brought his talents from his home country to the world of movies.
His Most Famous Movie Roles
George Mikell is best remembered for two specific movies. In The Guns of Navarone, he played a German officer. This movie was made in 1961. Two years later, in 1963, he appeared in The Great Escape. In this film, he also played a German officer. These roles helped make him a recognizable face in cinema.
A Long Acting Career
Mikell started acting in movies in 1957. He continued to work in films for many decades. He appeared in over 30 movies. Most of these were British and American productions. He stopped acting in the early 2000s.
His Later Years
George Mikell lived a long life. He passed away on May 12, 2020. He was 91 years old when he died. He died in London, England.
