George Hilsdon
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1907-04-25 · West Ham, London, England, UK
- Died
- 1982-05-28
Known for
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) — News-Vendor
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) — Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) — Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
- The Ladykillers (1955) — Security Van Driver (uncredited)
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
- 10 Rillington Place (1971)
- The Day of the Triffids (1963) — Man in Train Station (uncredited)
- First Men in the Moon (1964) — Constable (uncredited)
- The Skull (1965) — Policeman
- The Ruling Class (1972) — Lord (uncredited)
- The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) — Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
- Dad's Army (1971) — Townsman (uncredited)
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) — Reporter (uncredited)
- Carry On Dick (1974) — Churchgoer (uncredited)
- Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) — Factory Worker (uncredited)
- Carry On Jack (1964) — Deckhand (uncredited)