George Merritt

George Merritt

Deceased · Born: Dec 10, 1890 · Died: Aug 27, 1977

Personal Details

BornDec 10, 1890 Clapton, London, England, UK

Biography

George Merritt, a renowned British actor, entered this world on December 10, 1890, in the bustling neighborhood of Clapton, located in the heart of London, England, United Kingdom. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the world of acting, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in a wide range of film and television productions.

Some of his most notable roles include appearances in the 1939 film "Clouds Over Europe", the 1971 television series "The Persuaders!", and the 1944 cinematic masterpiece "A Canterbury Tale". These roles not only showcased his incredible talent but also solidified his position as a respected and accomplished member of the acting community.

Tragically, George Merritt's life came to a close on August 27, 1977, in his home on Parliament Hill, Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom. Despite his passing, his legacy continues to inspire and entertain, leaving behind a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

1972
1971
I, Monster
I, Monster as Poole
1970
Cromwell
Cromwell as William
1969
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Civilian (uncredited)
1961
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
The Day the Earth Caught Fire as Smudge (uncredited)
1960
1958
Horror of Dracula
Horror of Dracula as Policeman (uncredited)
1957
1954
1953
Small Town Story
Small Town Story as Michael Collins
Noose for a Lady
Noose for a Lady as Sergeant Frost
1951
Pool of London
Pool of London as Captain of Dunbar (uncredited)
1950
Something in the City
Something in the City as Police Inspector
1949
Marry Me
Marry Me as Gazette Editor (uncredited)
1948
Love in Waiting
Love in Waiting as James Hartley Pepperfield
Good-Time Girl
Good-Time Girl as Police Sergeant
Quartet
Quartet as Prison Officer (segment "The Kite")
1947
The Smugglers
The Smugglers as Hilliard
The Upturned Glass
The Upturned Glass as Policeman (uncredited)
1946
Quiet Weekend
Quiet Weekend as Police Sergeant
1944
A Canterbury Tale
A Canterbury Tale as Ned Horton
Demobbed
Demobbed as James Bentley
A Lady Surrenders
A Lady Surrenders as Telephone Engineer
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead as Sergeant Major (uncredited)
1943
Escape to Danger
Escape to Danger as Works Manager
Underground Guerrillas
Underground Guerrillas as A Yugoslav General
Variety Jubilee
Variety Jubilee as Music Hall Chairman
Adventure in Blackmail
Adventure in Blackmail as Professor Beaver
The Avengers
The Avengers as German Trawler Captain
Let the People Sing
Let the People Sing as Police Sergeant
1941
Gasbags
Gasbags as German General
The Ghost Train
The Ghost Train as Inspector
Ships with Wings
Ships with Wings as Surgeon Comdr.
1940
The Scarf Murder Mystery
The Scarf Murder Mystery as Det. Inspector Tanner
Now You're Talking
Now You're Talking as Fred Perkins
Spare a Copper
Spare a Copper as Brewster
They Came by Night
They Came by Night as Inspector Metcalfe
The Proud Valley
The Proud Valley as Mr. Lewis
1939
Q Planes
Q Planes as Mr. Barrett
Young Man's Fancy
Young Man's Fancy as Park Constable (uncredited)
The Secret Four
The Secret Four as Inspector Falmouth
1938
The Phantom Strikes
The Phantom Strikes as Police Station Sergeant
Mystery of Room 13
Mystery of Room 13 as Bert Stevens, club porter
Convict 99
Convict 99 as Patrolman
They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night as Detective (Uncredited)
1937
Doctor Syn
Doctor Syn as Mipps the Coffin Maker
Young and Innocent
Young and Innocent as Det. Sgt. Miller
The Rat
The Rat as Pierre Verdier
1936
Windbag the Sailor
Windbag the Sailor as Officer on Yacht
Rembrandt
Rembrandt as Church Warden (uncredited)
Hideout in the Alps
Hideout in the Alps as Police constable
1935
Crime Unlimited
Crime Unlimited as Detective Inspector Cardby
Born for Glory
Born for Glory as William Brown
1934
A Song for You
A Song for You as Otto Newberg
1933
Crime on the Hill
Crime on the Hill as Insp. Wolf
The Ghost Camera
The Ghost Camera as Police Detective
I Was a Spy
I Was a Spy as Captain Reichman
1932
The Phantom Fiend
The Phantom Fiend as Commissioner
1930
The W Plan
The W Plan as Ulrich Muller