George Hilsdon
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
An American Werewolf in London
1981
as News-Vendor
The Dirty Dozen
1967
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
1955
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Raging Moon
1971
as George
10 Rillington Place
1971
Carry On Behind
1975
as Man in Audience (uncredited)
Two-Way Stretch
1960
as Harold (uncredited)
Carry On Regardless
1961
as Boxing Patron (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971
The Day of the Triffids
1963
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Criminal
1960
as Trustee (uncredited)
The Skull
1965
as Policeman
First Men in the Moon
1964
as Constable (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
1972
as Lord (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
1959
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Pirates of Blood River
1962
as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress
1963
as Police Constable (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
1964
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
The Big Job
1965
as Member of Police Choir