George Hilsdon
ActingBiography
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.
Movies
(65 total)
An American Werewolf in London
as News-Vendor
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
First Men in the Moon
as Constable (uncredited)
The Skull
as Policeman
The Ruling Class
as Lord (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Dad's Army
as Townsman (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
as Reporter (uncredited)
Carry On Dick
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
Carry On at Your Convenience
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
Carry On Jack
as Deckhand (uncredited)
Carry On Behind
as Man in Audience (uncredited)
Carry On Regardless
as Boxing Patron (uncredited)
Two-Way Stretch
as Harold (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
TV Shows
(5 total)
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Percy Timson
Star Maidens
as Desk Sergeant
Hazell
as Fred Hazell
The Misfit
as Taxi Driver