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George William Duell was an American actor and singer. He was known for his roles as Andrew McNair in the musical 1776, Jim Sefelt in the 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and Johnny the Shoe Shine Guy on the 1982 crime comedy series Police Squad! Described as a short, odd-looking character actor with a Shakespearean background, he had many minor roles in plays, films and TV series. His last work was a cameo in the 2003 film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Birth Name
George William Duell
Born
Thursday, 30 August 1923
Died
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Old Concession Worker | 2003 |
| Ed | Mr. Hinckey | 2000 |
| Cradle Will Rock | Butler | 1999 |
| The Out-of-Towners | Lost Baggage Clerk | 1999 |
| Earthly Possessions | Old Man In Jalopy | 1999 |
| Advice from a Caterpillar | Hunter #2 | 1999 |
| In & Out | Emmett Wilson | 1997 |
| In and Out | Emmett Wilson | 1997 |
| Palookaville | Money Truck Guard | 1996 |
| Reckless | Roy | 1995 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Old Concession Worker | 2003 |
| Ed | Mr. Hinckey | 2000 |
| Cradle Will Rock | Butler | 1999 |
| The Out-of-Towners | Lost Baggage Clerk | 1999 |
| Earthly Possessions | Old Man In Jalopy | 1999 |
| Advice from a Caterpillar | Hunter #2 | 1999 |
| In & Out | Emmett Wilson | 1997 |
| In and Out | Emmett Wilson | 1997 |
| Palookaville | Money Truck Guard | 1996 |
| Reckless | Roy | 1995 |
| Trial by Jury | Jimmy | 1994 |
| Me and Veronica | Harry | 1993 |
| Out of the Rain | Reverend | 1991 |
| Law & Order | Desk Clerk | 1990 |
| Home Fires Burning | Whit Hennessy | 1989 |
| Shining Time Station | Inspector Flanagan | 1989 |
| Elvira: Mistress of the Dark | Lesley Meeker / Mr. Lesley Meeker | 1988 |
| Funny Farm | Old Character | 1988 |
| Ironweed | Moose | 1987 |
| Seize the Day | Joey | 1987 |
| Mrs. Soffel | Lenny | 1984 |
| The Beniker Gang | Postmaster Greaves | 1984 |
| The Pope of Greenwich Village | Toll Booth Attendant | 1984 |
| Grace Quigley | Mr. Harvey Jenkins / M. Harvey Jenkins | 1984 |
| Without a Trace | Polygraph Operator | 1983 |
| A Stranger Is Watching | Derelict in Subway | 1982 |
| Police Squad! | Johnny / Johnny the Snitch | 1982 |
| 3-2-1 Contact | Knuckles | 1980 |
| My Old Man | Rooster | 1979 |
| Sanctuary of Fear | Park Keeper | 1979 |
| King of the Gypsies | Funeral Home Director | 1978 |
| On Our Own | Mr. Ace | 1977 |
| The Adams Chronicles | Photographer | 1976 |
| One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest | Sefelt / Jim Sefelt | 1975 |
| NBC Special Treat | Sam Carter | 1975 |
| The Happy Hooker | Meek Man | 1975 |
| Law and Disorder | 1974 | |
| 1776 | Andrew McNair, Congressional Custodian | 1972 |
| Deadhead Miles | Auto Parts Salesman | 1972 |
| N.Y.P.D. | Informer / Schnabbe | 1967 |
| Hawk | Bellhop | 1966 |
| The Trials of O'Brien | Medical Examiner | 1965 |
| The Hustler | Billy (Louisville Hustler) | 1961 |
| The Defenders | Mr. Cummings / Coyle | 1961 |
| Naked City | Desk Clerk / Sam | 1958 |
| The DuPont Show of the Month | Jerry Cruncher | 1957 |
| Kraft Theatre | Pvt. Johnson / Clerk | 1947 |
