George Mikell

George Mikell

Deceased · Born: Apr 15, 1929 · Died: May 12, 2020

Personal Details

BornApr 15, 1929 Bildeniai, Tauragė district, Lithuania

Biography

George Mikell, born Jurgis Mikelaitis on April 4, 1929, was a multifaceted individual who left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. He was a Lithuanian-Australian actor and writer, celebrated for his compelling portrayals of Schutzstaffel (SS) officers in notable films such as The Guns of Navarone (1961) and The Great Escape (1963).

Throughout his illustrious career, Mikell appeared in over 30 feature films, both in Britain and America, solidifying his position as a versatile and accomplished actor. Moreover, he had numerous leading roles in theatre productions, further showcasing his range and talent.

Despite his passing on May 12, 2020, George Mikell's legacy lives on, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

1985
Code Name: Emerald
Code Name: Emerald as Major Seltz
1981
Victory
Victory as Kommandant
1980
The Sea Wolves
The Sea Wolves as Captain of Ehrenfels
1974
The Tamarind Seed
The Tamarind Seed as Major Stukalov
1973
Scorpio
Scorpio as Dor
1972
Young Winston
Young Winston as Field Cornet (uncredited)
1971
Zeppelin
Zeppelin as German Officer
1967
The Double Man
The Double Man as Max Gruner
1966
1965
Dateline Diamonds
Dateline Diamonds as Paul Verlekt
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold as German Checkpoint Guard
Operation Crossbow
Operation Crossbow as German Officer
1963
The Great Escape
The Great Escape as Lt. Dietrich
1961
The Guns of Navarone
The Guns of Navarone as SS Hauptman Sessler
1960
Beyond the Curtain
Beyond the Curtain as Pieter von Seefeldt
Jackpot
Jackpot as Carl Stock
1959
Operation Bullshine
Operation Bullshine as German Airman
Long Distance
Long Distance as Border Guard
1958
Desert Patrol
Desert Patrol as German Officer
1957
Kill Her Gently
Kill Her Gently as Lars Svenson
The One That Got Away
The One That Got Away as German Prisoner