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
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Mill Worker
There Was a Crooked Man
10 Rillington Place
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
The Pirates of Blood River
Waiter
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
The Informers
Reporter (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
Constable (uncredited)
First Men in the Moon
High Treason
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Port of Escape
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
Photographer at the Airport (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Court Usher
Innocent Sinners
Strip Club patron (uncredited)
Beat Girl
Monster Maker (uncredited)
What a Whopper
Lord (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
The Painted Smile
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Dirty Dozen
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Roadhouse Girl
Nowhere to Go
Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
Park Plaza 605
Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
The Gambler and the Lady
News-vendor
An American Werewolf in London
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Blake
Dulcima
Kill Me Tomorrow
Ticket Collector
The Whisperers
Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
Hoffman
Tussauds Guard
The Breaking of Bumbo
Airline Passenger
All for Mary
Member of Police Choir
The Big Job
Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)
Alive and Kicking
Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
Les Séducteurs
Police Driver (uncredited)
Forbidden Cargo
German Sentry (uncredited)
The Wooden Horse
George
The Raging Moon
Jack
Never Back Losers
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
La última señora Anderson
American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Small Hotel
Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
The Agitator
Policeman
The Skull
Bookmaker
The Gay Dog
Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
Police Constable (uncredited)
Rough Shoot
Police Constable (uncredited)
Strictly Confidential
Odette
Market Trader
Jazz Boat
Customs Officer (uncredited)
That Riviera Touch
Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
Bless This House
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
50
Gender
Male
Birthday
1907-04-25
Place of Birth
West Ham, London, England, UK
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