George Hilsdon
Known For
Acting
Born
1907-04-25 in West Ham, London, England, UK
Died
1982-05-28
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.
Most Known For
Theatre 625
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Percy Timson
Roadhouse Girl
as Garage Attendant (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
as News-Vendor
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Photographer at the Airport (uncredited)
Innocent Sinners
as Court Usher
Hazell
as Fred Hazell
Carry On Behind
as Man in Audience (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
First Men in the Moon
as Constable (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
as Lord (uncredited)
The Misfit
as Taxi Driver
Star Maidens
as Desk Sergeant
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Skull
as Policeman
Carry On at Your Convenience
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)