Known For
Acting
Born
Apr 25, 1907
Died
May 28, 1982
Place of Birth
West Ham, London, England, UK
Credits
72 titles
George Hilsdon
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
Filmography
Better Late Than Never
Butler
An American Werewolf in London
News-Vendor
Sunday Lovers
Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
Hazell
Fred Hazell
Star Maidens
Desk Sergeant
Rumpole of the Bailey
Percy Timson
Shades of Greene
Mr. Thomas
Carry On Behind
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Carry On Dick
Churchgoer (uncredited)
Bless This House
Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
Lord (uncredited)
Carry On at Your Convenience
Factory Worker (uncredited)
Dulcima
Blake
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Dad's Army
Townsman (uncredited)
The Fourth Victim
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
10 Rillington Place
The Raging Moon
George
The Breaking of Bumbo
Tussauds Guard
Hoffman
Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
The Misfit
Taxi Driver
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Waiter
The Whisperers
Ticket Collector
The Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
Press for Time
Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
That Riviera Touch
Customs Officer (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
The Early Bird
Surprised Man (uncredited)
The Big Job
Member of Police Choir
The Skull
Policeman
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
First Men in the Moon
Constable (uncredited)
Theatre 625
Carry On Jack
Deckhand (uncredited)
A Stitch in Time
Hospital Porter (uncredited)
The Informers
Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress
Police Constable (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Pirates of Blood River
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
The Painted Smile
Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
Never Back Losers
Jack
What a Whopper
Monster Maker (uncredited)
Carry On Regardless
Boxing Patron (uncredited)
Two-Way Stretch
Harold (uncredited)
The Criminal
Trustee (uncredited)
There Was a Crooked Man
Mill Worker
Beat Girl
Strip Club patron (uncredited)
Jazz Boat
Market Trader
I'm All Right Jack
Reporter (uncredited)
Alive and Kicking
Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)