George Hilsdon

4/25/1907 – 5/28/1982West Ham, London, England, UK

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 (72 titles)

Better Late Than Never4.8Movie

Better Late Than Never

Butler · 1983

An American Werewolf in London7.4Movie

An American Werewolf in London

News-Vendor · 1981

Sunday Lovers5.8Movie

Sunday Lovers

Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden) · 1980

Hazell5.2Show

Hazell

Fred Hazell · 1978

Star Maidens4.3Show

Star Maidens

Desk Sergeant · 1976

Rumpole of the Bailey7.1Show

Rumpole of the Bailey

Percy Timson · 1975

Shades of Greene8.5Show

Shades of Greene

Mr. Thomas · 1975

Carry On Behind5.5Movie

Carry On Behind

Man in Audience (uncredited) · 1975

Carry On Dick5.8Movie

Carry On Dick

Churchgoer (uncredited) · 1974

Bless This House6.4Movie

Bless This House

Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited) · 1972

The Ruling Class6.5Movie

The Ruling Class

Lord (uncredited) · 1972

Carry On at Your Convenience6.2Movie

Carry On at Your Convenience

Factory Worker (uncredited) · 1971

Dulcima7.3Movie

Dulcima

Blake · 1971

The Abominable Dr. Phibes7.0Movie

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

1971

Dad's Army5.0Movie

Dad's Army

Townsman (uncredited) · 1971

The Fourth Victim6.0Movie

The Fourth Victim

Policeman in Court (uncredited) · 1971

10 Rillington Place7.3Movie

10 Rillington Place

1971

The Raging Moon6.7Movie

The Raging Moon

George · 1971

The Breaking of Bumbo4.7Movie

The Breaking of Bumbo

Tussauds Guard · 1970

Hoffman7.2Movie

Hoffman

Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited) · 1970

The Misfit9.0Show

The Misfit

Taxi Driver · 1970

The Madwoman of Chaillot7.3Movie

The Madwoman of Chaillot

Waiter · 1969

The Whisperers6.5Movie

The Whisperers

Ticket Collector · 1967

The Dirty Dozen7.6Movie

The Dirty Dozen

Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited) · 1967

Press for Time5.9Movie

Press for Time

Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited) · 1966

That Riviera Touch6.0Movie

That Riviera Touch

Customs Officer (uncredited) · 1966

The Alphabet Murders5.9Movie

The Alphabet Murders

Gaming Club Patron (uncredited) · 1965

The Early Bird7.6Movie

The Early Bird

Surprised Man (uncredited) · 1965

The Big Job6.7Movie

The Big Job

Member of Police Choir · 1965

The Skull6.1Movie

The Skull

Policeman · 1965