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John George

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1898-01-20

Day of Death

1968-08-25

Place of Birth

Aleppo, Syria

John George

Biography

John George was a Syrian actor who came to the United States in 1912 via France. He appeared in numerous films beginning in 1916. Much later in his career he appeared in several television series. The vast majority of his roles throughout the years were uncredited bit parts. Mr. George's original name was Tufei Filhela; on his 1925 United States citizenship naturalization Declaration of Intention document, he signed his name "Tufei Filhela known as John George". His surname was neither Filthela nor Fatella, as today sometimes is claimed.

Filmography (163)

⭐ 6.7 Role: Townsman (uncredited)

One-Eyed Jacks

1961
⭐ 6.4 Role: Vendor (uncredited)

Ocean's Eleven

1960
⭐ 5.8 Role: Cheyenne Audience Member

Heller in Pink Tights

1960
⭐ 6.7 Role: Bullfight Spectator

The Miracle

1959
⭐ 5.3 Role: Club Patron (uncredited)

The Blue Angel

1959
⭐ 7.0 Role: Townsman (uncredited)

The Horse Soldiers

1959
⭐ 6.9 Role: Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

I Want to Live!

1958
⭐ 6.7 Role: Marcher in Parade (uncredited)

Around the World in 80 Days

1956
⭐ 6.9 Role: Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

1956
⭐ 7.6 Role: Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

The Killing

1956
⭐ 3.6 Role: Drummer Boy (uncredited)

The Conqueror

1956
⭐ 6.1 Role: News Vendor (uncredited)

The Square Jungle

1955
⭐ 7.2 Role: Vendor (uncredited)

We're No Angels

1955
⭐ 4.6 Role: Citizen (uncredited)

The Prodigal

1955
⭐ 7.2 Role: Popcorn Vendor (uncredited)

Kiss Me Deadly

1955