George Hilsdon
Acting
Born: 1907-04-25 in West Ham, London, England, UK
Biography
Prolific and ubiquitous British background player George Hilsdon was born on April 25, 1907 in West Ham, London, England. Hilsdon first began appearing in films in often uncredited minor roles in the mid-1940's. A burly fellow with a gruff face and receding silver gray hair, George was frequently cast as policemen, news vendors, or security guards. Hilsdon died at age 75 on May 28, 1982 in Essex, England. Predeceased by his wife Ivy Lilian Benge, he was survived by two children.
Known For
An American Werewolf in London
News-Vendor
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
10 Rillington Place
The Day of the Triffids
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
First Men in the Moon
Constable (uncredited)
The Skull
Policeman
The Ruling Class
Lord (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Dad's Army
Townsman (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
Reporter (uncredited)
Carry On Dick
Churchgoer (uncredited)
Carry On at Your Convenience
Factory Worker (uncredited)
Carry On Jack
Deckhand (uncredited)
Carry On Behind
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Carry On Regardless
Boxing Patron (uncredited)
Two-Way Stretch
Harold (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
The Criminal
Trustee (uncredited)
Beat Girl
Strip Club patron (uncredited)
A Stitch in Time
Hospital Porter (uncredited)
The Early Bird
Surprised Man (uncredited)
The Whisperers
Ticket Collector
The Pirates of Blood River
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
Nowhere to Go
The Wooden Horse
German Sentry (uncredited)
Hoffman
Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
The Big Job
Member of Police Choir
Odette
Bless This House
Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
Rumpole of the Bailey
Percy Timson
The Raging Moon
George
Sunday Lovers
Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
That Riviera Touch
Customs Officer (uncredited)
The Fourth Victim
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Man of the Moment
Swedish Delegate (uncredited)
Press for Time
Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress
Police Constable (uncredited)