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
Theatre 625
Rumpole of the Bailey
Percy Timson
An American Werewolf in London
News-Vendor
The Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
Roadhouse Girl
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Hazell
Fred Hazell
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Dad's Army
Townsman (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
Star Maidens
Desk Sergeant
The Alphabet Murders
Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
The Skull
Policeman
The Misfit
Taxi Driver
Odette
Shades of Greene
Mr. Thomas
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Innocent Sinners
Court Usher
First Men in the Moon
Constable (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
Lord (uncredited)
Sunday Lovers
Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
Carry On Regardless
Boxing Patron (uncredited)
Beat Girl
Strip Club patron (uncredited)
10 Rillington Place
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Waiter
Carry On at Your Convenience
Factory Worker (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Criminal
Trustee (uncredited)
Carry On Dick
Churchgoer (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
Reporter (uncredited)
A Stitch in Time
Hospital Porter (uncredited)
The Early Bird
Surprised Man (uncredited)
Carry On Jack
Deckhand (uncredited)
The Pirates of Blood River
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
Press for Time
Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
The Big Job
Member of Police Choir
The Wooden Horse
German Sentry (uncredited)
Carry On Behind
Man in Audience (uncredited)
The Raging Moon
George
The Informers
Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)