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.
Movies & TV Shows
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An American Werewolf in London (1981) — News-Vendor
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The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) — Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
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The Dirty Dozen (1967) — Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
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The Ladykillers (1955) — Security Van Driver (uncredited)
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
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10 Rillington Place (1971)
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The Day of the Triffids (1963) — Man in Train Station (uncredited)
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First Men in the Moon (1964) — Constable (uncredited)
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The Skull (1965) — Policeman
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The Ruling Class (1972) — Lord (uncredited)
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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) — Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
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Dad's Army (1971) — Townsman (uncredited)
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I'm All Right Jack (1959) — Reporter (uncredited)
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Carry On Dick (1974) — Churchgoer (uncredited)
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Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) — Factory Worker (uncredited)
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Carry On Jack (1964) — Deckhand (uncredited)
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Carry On Behind (1975) — Man in Audience (uncredited)
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Carry On Regardless (1961) — Boxing Patron (uncredited)
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Two-Way Stretch (1960) — Harold (uncredited)
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The Alphabet Murders (1965) — Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
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The Criminal (1960) — Trustee (uncredited)
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Beat Girl (1960) — Strip Club patron (uncredited)
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A Stitch in Time (1963) — Hospital Porter (uncredited)
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The Early Bird (1965) — Surprised Man (uncredited)
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The Whisperers (1967) — Ticket Collector
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The Pirates of Blood River (1962) — Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
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Nowhere to Go (1958)
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Hoffman (1970) — Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
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The Wooden Horse (1950) — German Sentry (uncredited)
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The Big Job (1965) — Member of Police Choir
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Odette (1950)
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Bless This House (1972) — Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
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Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) — Percy Timson
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The Raging Moon (1971) — George
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Sunday Lovers (1980) — Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
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That Riviera Touch (1966) — Customs Officer (uncredited)
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The Fourth Victim (1971) — Policeman in Court (uncredited)
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Man of the Moment (1955) — Swedish Delegate (uncredited)
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Press for Time (1966) — Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
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Doctor in Distress (1963) — Police Constable (uncredited)