George Hilsdon

Known for

Acting

Born

April 25, 1907

Birthplace

West Ham, London, England, UK

Died

May 28, 1982 (aged 75)

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.

Best known work

An American Werewolf in London

1981

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956

The Dirty Dozen

1967

The Ladykillers

1955

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

1971

10 Rillington Place

1971

The Day of the Triffids

1963

First Men in the Moon

1964

The Skull

1965

The Ruling Class

1972

Filmography

1983
Better Late Than Never
as Butler
1981
An American Werewolf in London
as News-Vendor
1980
Sunday Lovers
as Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
1978
HazellTV
as Fred Hazell (2 episodes)
1976
Star MaidensTV
as Desk Sergeant (1 episode)
1975
Rumpole of the BaileyTV
as Percy Timson (1 episode)
1975
Shades of GreeneTV
as Mr. Thomas (1 episode)
1975
Carry On Behind
as Man in Audience (uncredited)
1974
Carry On Dick
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
1972
Bless This House
as Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
1972
The Ruling Class
as Lord (uncredited)
1971
Carry On at Your Convenience
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
1971
Dulcima
as Blake
1971
Girl Stroke Boy
as Attendant on Train (uncredited)
1971
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971
Dad's Army
as Townsman (uncredited)
1971
The Fourth Victim
as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
1971
10 Rillington Place
1971
The Raging Moon
as George
1970
The Breaking of Bumbo
as Tussauds Guard
1970
Hoffman
as Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
1970
The MisfitTV
as Taxi Driver (1 episode)
1969
The Madwoman of Chaillot
as Waiter
1967
The Whisperers
as Ticket Collector
1967
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)