John George
An image from Drácula, one of the productions that also features John George.
John George

John George

January 20, 1898 — Aleppo, Syria

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.

The Unknown

The Unknown

1927

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

1934

Drácula

Drácula

1931

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

1955

The Devil Is a Woman

The Devil Is a Woman

1935

The Black Room

The Black Room

1935

Have Gun, Will Travel

Have Gun, Will Travel

1957

Crisis

Crisis

1950