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George Pastell

January 02, 2023

George Pastell (13 March 1923[1] – 4 April 1976) was a Cypriot character actor in British films and television programmes. Sources vary as to whether his real name was Nino (IMDb) or George Pastellides (BFI).[1][2] His marriage record gives his name as Georgiou Pastellides[3] while his RADA record lists his name as George Pastel.[4]

George Pastell
in The Mummy (1959)
Born
Nino Pastellides

(1923-03-13)13 March 1923
Nicosia, Cyprus
Died4 April 1976(1976-04-04) (aged 53)
Dade County, Florida, U.S.
Years active1949–1976
SpouseGloria George (m. 1958)

Early life

Born to a French mother and Greek father, Pastell began his career spending two years in banking.[5] Aged 21, he joined the Greek National Theatre. Leaving Cyprus a few years later with only £50 in his pocket, Pastell came to England, scarcely able to speak much English. However, he studied the language at evening classes At the Pitman School and soon graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[6]

Career

He made his film debut in Give Us This Day (1949), credited as Nino Pastellides, and played villains in film and television. He was often cast by Hammer Film Productions as Eastern characters such as Mehemet Bey in The Mummy (1959), the High Priest of Kali in The Stranglers of Bombay (1960), Inspector Etienne in Maniac (1963), and Hashmi Bey in The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964).[7][8]

His exotic looks often saw him cast in spy films of the '60s such as From Russia with Love (1963); Licensed to Kill (1965); A Man Could Get Killed (1966); That Riviera Touch (1966); and Deadlier Than the Male (1967). He also appeared in the films Tiger Bay, The Angry Hills (1959), The Siege of Sidney Street (1960), Konga, The Frightened City (1961), On the Beat (1962), The Moon-Spinners (1964), The Long Duel (1967) and The Magus (1968).[1]

He also appeared as the villain in the '60s television series Danger Man; The Avengers; Doctor Who; The Champions; The Saint; and Department S.

Pastell had dual citizenship between the United Kingdom and United States with homes in Miami, Florida and Manhattan. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild as well as a theatrical instructor for Pasadena Playhouse. After retiring from the acting industry in 1969, Pastell spent his final years touring the nation, performing in musical theatre with his wife.

Death

He died on 4 April 1976 from a heart attack.[9]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b c . BFI. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  2. ^ "George Pastell". IMDb.
  3. ^ Free BMD
  4. ^ George Pastel – RADA
  5. ^ Flower Drum Song programme, Palace Theatre - 1960
  6. ^ "George Was Turned Down for Minor Part—Now He Plays the Lead", Coventry Evening Telegraph, 14 September 1956 (pg.7)
  7. ^ Hal Erickson. "George Pastell - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  8. ^ "Seriously badass".
  9. ^ "Celebrity Deathwatch – From Russia with Love". Micro Filums' Blog.

External links

  • George Pastell at IMDb
  • George Pastell at Theatricalia

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources George Pastell news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message George Pastell 13 March 1923 1 4 April 1976 was a Cypriot character actor in British films and television programmes Sources vary as to whether his real name was Nino IMDb or George Pastellides BFI 1 2 His marriage record gives his name as Georgiou Pastellides 3 while his RADA record lists his name as George Pastel 4 George Pastellin The Mummy 1959 BornNino Pastellides 1923 03 13 13 March 1923Nicosia CyprusDied4 April 1976 1976 04 04 aged 53 Dade County Florida U S Years active1949 1976SpouseGloria George m 1958 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Death 4 Selected filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditBorn to a French mother and Greek father Pastell began his career spending two years in banking 5 Aged 21 he joined the Greek National Theatre Leaving Cyprus a few years later with only 50 in his pocket Pastell came to England scarcely able to speak much English However he studied the language at evening classes At the Pitman School and soon graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 6 Career EditHe made his film debut in Give Us This Day 1949 credited as Nino Pastellides and played villains in film and television He was often cast by Hammer Film Productions as Eastern characters such as Mehemet Bey in The Mummy 1959 the High Priest of Kali in The Stranglers of Bombay 1960 Inspector Etienne in Maniac 1963 and Hashmi Bey in The Curse of the Mummy s Tomb 1964 7 8 His exotic looks often saw him cast in spy films of the 60s such as From Russia with Love 1963 Licensed to Kill 1965 A Man Could Get Killed 1966 That Riviera Touch 1966 and Deadlier Than the Male 1967 He also appeared in the films Tiger Bay The Angry Hills 1959 The Siege of Sidney Street 1960 Konga The Frightened City 1961 On the Beat 1962 The Moon Spinners 1964 The Long Duel 1967 and The Magus 1968 1 He also appeared as the villain in the 60s television series Danger Man The Avengers Doctor Who The Champions The Saint and Department S Pastell had dual citizenship between the United Kingdom and United States with homes in Miami Florida and Manhattan He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild as well as a theatrical instructor for Pasadena Playhouse After retiring from the acting industry in 1969 Pastell spent his final years touring the nation performing in musical theatre with his wife Death EditHe died on 4 April 1976 from a heart attack 9 Selected filmography EditAdam and Evelyne 1949 Headwaiter at Restaurant uncredited Madness of the Heart 1949 Waiter Give Us This Day 1949 The Lucy Moulin Rouge 1952 Man at First Bar uncredited The Gambler and the Lady 1952 Jacko Spina Deadly Nightshade 1953 Ferrari uncredited South of Algiers 1953 Hassan Blind Spot 1958 Schrieder Battle of the V 1 1958 Eryk Tiger Bay 1959 POLOMA Captain Deadly Record 1959 Angelo The Angry Hills 1959 Papa Panos The Mummy 1959 Mehemet Bey The Stranglers of Bombay 1959 High Priest of Kali Bottoms Up 1960 Swarthy Man The Siege of Sidney Street 1960 Brodsky Konga 1961 Prof Tagore The Frightened City 1961 Sanchetti Village of Daughters 1962 2nd Pickpocket Masters of Venus 1962 Kallas On the Beat 1962 Manzini Tarzan s Three Challenges 1963 Khan voice uncredited Impact 1963 Sebastian The Duke Dukelow Maniac 1963 Inspector Etienne From Russia with Love 1963 Train Conductor The Secret Door 1964 Antonio The Moon Spinners 1964 Police lieutenant The Curse of the Mummy s Tomb 1964 Hashmmi Bey Danger Man television series The Colonel s Daughter 1964 Petel The High Bright Sun 1965 Prinos The Intelligence Men 1965 Assassin uncredited She 1965 Haumeid voice uncredited Licensed to Kill 1965 Second Russian Commisar Out of the Unknown No Place Like Earth episode 1965 Major Kahn A Man Could Get Killed 1966 Lazlo That Riviera Touch 1966 Ali Khartoum 1966 Giriagis Bey uncredited Run with the Wind 1966 Lennie Deadlier Than the Male 1967 Carloggio The Long Duel 1967 Ram Chand The Magus 1968 Andreas Priest Vendetta for the Saint 1969 Marco PontiReferences Edit a b c George Pastell BFI Archived from the original on 22 October 2012 Retrieved 21 December 2010 George Pastell IMDb Free BMD George Pastel RADA Flower Drum Song programme Palace Theatre 1960 George Was Turned Down for Minor Part Now He Plays the Lead Coventry Evening Telegraph 14 September 1956 pg 7 Hal Erickson George Pastell Biography Movie Highlights and Photos AllMovie AllMovie Seriously badass Celebrity Deathwatch From Russia with Love Micro Filums Blog External links EditGeorge Pastell at IMDb George Pastell at Theatricalia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title George Pastell amp oldid 1119397650, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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