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George Mikell (born Jurgis Mikelaitis; 4 April 1929 – 12 May 2020) was a Lithuanian-Australian actor and writer best known for his performances as Schutzstaffel (SS) officers in The Guns of Navarone (1961) and The Great Escape (1963).
George Mikell. Actor: The Great Escape. Born in Lithuania, he was taken to Germany when he was twelve, where he received dramatic training. In 1949, he emigrated to Australia where he took Australian citizenship in 1955, and joined the Old Vic Company, which was on an Australia tour.
May 18, 2020 · George Mikell, the actor best known for his roles in The Great Escape and The Guns Of Navarone has died. He was 91 years old. Mikell's agent confirmed the news that Mikell died of natural...
George Mikell has died age 91. His agent Thomas Bowington confirmed the sad news on Monday. The actor - famous for his roles in The Great Escape and The Guns Of Navarone - died of natural...
George Mikell was a Lithuanian-born actor who emigrated to Australia and then to England. He appeared in films such as The Guns of Navarone and The One Tha Got Away.
May 18, 2020 · George Mikell, who played Lt. Dietrich in the classic World War II film, passed away of natural causes after a short illness. He also starred in The Guns of Navarone, Young Winston and other movies.
May 18, 2020 · George Mikell, who played ruthless SS officers in The Great Escape and other war films, passed away from natural causes. His agent praised him as a gentle and kind man who saw the worst of humanity during World War II.
