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George Cole's Children: Fame & Feuds
4 Mar
Summary
- George Cole's children Crispin and Harriet entered entertainment.
- Harriet became estranged from her father George Cole.
- Toby and Tara, George's other children, live private lives.
Actor George Cole, beloved for his role as Arthur Daley in the 1980s show Minder, had four children from his marriages to Eileen Moore and Penny Morrell. Two of his children, Crispin and Harriet, pursued careers in the entertainment industry. Crispin has achieved significant success as a writer and producer, notably for the BAFTA-nominated Sky series Mad Dogs.
Harriet also became an actress in the 1980s, appearing in shows like EastEnders, before retiring from show business. A deep rift developed between George and Harriet after he married his second wife, Penny. George expressed sorrow over the estrangement, noting his attempts at reconciliation were rebuffed by his daughter.
George passed away on August 5, 2015, at the age of 90. His other two children, Toby and Tara, have maintained a more private existence. Tara runs an ice cream van business, while Toby holds a managing director position at RBS Global Banking and Markets.
