John George

Known for

Acting

Born

January 20, 1898

Birthplace

Aleppo, Syria

Died

August 25, 1968 (aged 70)

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.

Best known work

Singin' in the Rain

1952

The Killing

1956

A Streetcar Named Desire

1951

Dracula

1931

Bride of Frankenstein

1935

East of Eden

1955

Around the World in 80 Days

1956

Bonanza

1959

Ocean's Eleven

1960

Kiss Me Deadly

1955

Filmography

1961
One-Eyed Jacks
as Townsman (uncredited)
1960
Ocean's Eleven
as Vendor (uncredited)
1960
Heller in Pink Tights
as Cheyenne Audience Member
1959
The Miracle
as Bullfight Spectator
1959
The UntouchablesTV
as Spectator Outside Arena (uncredited) (1 episode), as Reporter at Hearing (uncredited) (1 episode)
1959
The RebelTV
as Townsman (uncredited) (2 episodes)
1959
BonanzaTV
as Townsman (uncredited) (3 episodes), as Miner (uncredited) (1 episode), as Roustabout (uncredited) (1 episode)
1959
The Blue Angel
as Club Patron (uncredited)
1959
The Horse Soldiers
as Townsman (uncredited)
1958
Timbuktu
as Praying Sudanese Peasant (uncredited)
1958
I Want to Live!
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1957
Perry MasonTV
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) (1 episode)
1957
Have Gun, Will TravelTV
as Townsman (uncredited) (10 episodes), as Padre (uncredited) (1 episode), as Barfly (uncredited) (2 episodes), as Hotel Carlton Shoe Shiner (uncredited) (1 episode), as Score Keeper (uncredited) (1 episode), as Marcher (uncredited) (1 episode)
1956
Around the World in 80 Days
as Marcher in Parade (uncredited)
1956
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
as Newspaper Vendor (uncredited)
1956
Dr. Fu ManchuTV
as Kolb (14 episodes)
1956
The Killing
as Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
1956
The Conqueror
as Drummer Boy (uncredited)
1955
The Square Jungle
as News Vendor (uncredited)
1955
GunsmokeTV
as Barfly (uncredited) (17 episodes), as Trial Spectator (uncredited) (1 episode), as Townsman (uncredited) (9 episodes), as Longbranch Customer (uncredited) (1 episode)
1955
We're No Angels
as Vendor (uncredited)
1955
The Prodigal
as Citizen (uncredited)
1955
Kiss Me Deadly
as Popcorn Vendor (uncredited)
1955
East of Eden
as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
1954
The Silver Chalice
as Audience Member (uncredited)