George Hilsdon
Known for Acting · 72 credits
- Born
- 1907-04-25
- Died
- 1982-05-28
- Place of birth
- West Ham, London, England, UK
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
TV Shows (6)
Movies (66)

The Dirty Dozen
1967
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)

An American Werewolf in London
1981
as News-Vendor

The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)

The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971

The Ladykillers
1955
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)

Roadhouse Girl
1953
as Garage Attendant (uncredited)

First Men in the Moon
1964
as Constable (uncredited)

Innocent Sinners
1958
as Court Usher

The Day of the Triffids
1963
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)

The Ruling Class
1972
as Lord (uncredited)

The Alphabet Murders
1965
as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)

Sunday Lovers
1980
as Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)

10 Rillington Place
1971

I'm All Right Jack
1959
as Reporter (uncredited)

The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
as Waiter

Carry On Dick
1974
as Churchgoer (uncredited)

Odette
1950

The Skull
1965
as Policeman

The Pirates of Blood River
1962
as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
1964
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)

Carry On Regardless
1961
as Boxing Patron (uncredited)

The Wooden Horse
1950
as German Sentry (uncredited)

Nowhere to Go
1958

Carry On Behind
1975
as Man in Audience (uncredited)

The Criminal
1960
as Trustee (uncredited)

Press for Time
1966
as Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)

Carry On at Your Convenience
1971
as Factory Worker (uncredited)

Doctor in Distress
1963
as Police Constable (uncredited)

The Early Bird
1965
as Surprised Man (uncredited)

A Stitch in Time
1963
as Hospital Porter (uncredited)

The Big Job
1965
as Member of Police Choir

Two-Way Stretch
1960
as Harold (uncredited)

Bless This House
1972
as Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)

Carry On Jack
1964
as Deckhand (uncredited)

Better Late Than Never
1983
as Butler

Dad's Army
1971
as Townsman (uncredited)

Kill Me Tomorrow
1957

Hoffman
1970
as Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)

High Treason
1951
as Detective (uncredited)

The Fourth Victim
1971
as Policeman in Court (uncredited)

The Whisperers
1967
as Ticket Collector

Beat Girl
1960
as Strip Club patron (uncredited)

The Breaking of Bumbo
1970
as Tussauds Guard

There Was a Crooked Man
1960
as Mill Worker

The Painted Smile
1962
as Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)

The Raging Moon
1971
as George

The Informers
1963
as Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)

Man of the Moment
1955
as Swedish Delegate (uncredited)

Rough Shoot
1953
as Police Constable (uncredited)

Dulcima
1971
as Blake

Forbidden Cargo
1954
as Police Driver (uncredited)

The Gambler and the Lady
1952
as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)

What a Whopper
1961
as Monster Maker (uncredited)

Strictly Confidential
1959
as Police Constable (uncredited)

One Wild Oat
1951
as Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)

Park Plaza 605
1953
as Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)

Alive and Kicking
1959
as Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)

The Gay Dog
1954
as Bookmaker

Jazz Boat
1960
as Market Trader

Just My Luck
1957
as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)

The Agitator
1945
as Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)

All for Mary
1955
as Airline Passenger

Never Back Losers
1961
as Jack

Small Hotel
1957
as American Air Force Officer (uncredited)

Port of Escape
1956
as Man in Pub (uncredited)

That Riviera Touch
1966
as Customs Officer (uncredited)
About George Hilsdon
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. With 72 credits spanning from 1945 to 1983, George Hilsdon has appeared in 66 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular George Hilsdon Movies
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) — as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
- An American Werewolf in London (1981) — as News-Vendor
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) — as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)
- The Ladykillers (1955) — as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
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