George Hilsdon
ActingProlific 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 Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
News-Vendor
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Criminal
Trustee (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
Lord (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
Reporter (uncredited)
Filmography — Acting
The Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
News-Vendor
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Criminal
Trustee (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
Lord (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
Reporter (uncredited)
First Men in the Moon
Constable (uncredited)
Carry On at Your Convenience
Factory Worker (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
Two-Way Stretch
Harold (uncredited)
10 Rillington Place
The Skull
Policeman
Carry On Regardless
Boxing Patron (uncredited)
A Stitch in Time
Hospital Porter (uncredited)
The Whisperers
Ticket Collector
Beat Girl
Strip Club patron (uncredited)
The Big Job
Member of Police Choir
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Waiter
Carry On Dick
Churchgoer (uncredited)
Dad's Army
Townsman (uncredited)
Sunday Lovers
Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
The Early Bird
Surprised Man (uncredited)
Man of the Moment
Swedish Delegate (uncredited)
Carry On Behind
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Better Late Than Never
Butler
The Informers
Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress
Police Constable (uncredited)
The Raging Moon
George
The Gambler and the Lady
Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
Nowhere to Go
The Fourth Victim
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Press for Time
Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
The Wooden Horse
German Sentry (uncredited)
What a Whopper
Monster Maker (uncredited)
The Agitator
Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
Rough Shoot
Police Constable (uncredited)
Kill Me Tomorrow
High Treason
Detective (uncredited)
Forbidden Cargo
Police Driver (uncredited)
That Riviera Touch
Customs Officer (uncredited)
The Pirates of Blood River
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
There Was a Crooked Man
Mill Worker
Carry On Jack
Deckhand (uncredited)
Just My Luck
Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
Small Hotel
American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Alive and Kicking
Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)
The Breaking of Bumbo
Tussauds Guard
Bless This House
Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
One Wild Oat
Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)
Never Back Losers
Jack
The Gay Dog
Bookmaker
Odette
Park Plaza 605
Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
Dulcima
Blake
The Painted Smile
Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
Hoffman
Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
Port of Escape
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Jazz Boat
Market Trader
Innocent Sinners
Court Usher
All for Mary
Airline Passenger
Roadhouse Girl
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Strictly Confidential
Police Constable (uncredited)