Acting · West Ham, London, England, UK · Born April 25, 1907
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.
MovieBetter Late Than Never
1983
as Butler
MovieAn American Werewolf in London
1981
as News-Vendor
MovieSunday Lovers
1980
as Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
TVHazell
1978
as Fred Hazell
TVStar Maidens
1976
as Desk Sergeant
TVRumpole of the Bailey
1975
as Percy Timson
TVShades of Greene
1975
as Mr. Thomas
MovieCarry On Behind
1975
as Man in Audience (uncredited)
MovieCarry On Dick
1974
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
MovieBless This House
1972
as Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
MovieThe Ruling Class
1972
as Lord (uncredited)
MovieCarry On at Your Convenience
1971
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
MovieDulcima
1971
as Blake
MovieThe Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971
MovieDad's Army
1971
as Townsman (uncredited)
MovieThe Fourth Victim
1971
as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Movie10 Rillington Place
1971
MovieThe Raging Moon
1971
as George
MovieThe Breaking of Bumbo
1970
as Tussauds Guard
MovieHoffman
1970
as Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
TVThe Misfit
1970
as Taxi Driver
MovieThe Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
as Waiter
MovieThe Whisperers
1967
as Ticket Collector
MovieThe Dirty Dozen
1967
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
MoviePress for Time
1966
as Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
MovieThat Riviera Touch
1966
as Customs Officer (uncredited)
MovieThe Alphabet Murders
1965
as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
MovieThe Early Bird
1965
as Surprised Man (uncredited)
MovieThe Big Job
1965
as Member of Police Choir
MovieThe Skull
1965
as Policeman
MovieThe Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
1964
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
MovieFirst Men in the Moon
1964
as Constable (uncredited)
TVTheatre 625
1964
MovieCarry On Jack
1964
as Deckhand (uncredited)
MovieA Stitch in Time
1963
as Hospital Porter (uncredited)
MovieThe Informers
1963
as Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
MovieDoctor in Distress
1963
as Police Constable (uncredited)
MovieThe Day of the Triffids
1963
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
MovieThe Pirates of Blood River
1962
as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
MovieThe Painted Smile
1962
as Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
MovieNever Back Losers
1961
as Jack
MovieWhat a Whopper
1961
as Monster Maker (uncredited)
MovieCarry On Regardless
1961
as Boxing Patron (uncredited)
MovieTwo-Way Stretch
1960
as Harold (uncredited)
MovieThe Criminal
1960
as Trustee (uncredited)
MovieThere Was a Crooked Man
1960
as Mill Worker
MovieBeat Girl
1960
as Strip Club patron (uncredited)
MovieJazz Boat
1960
as Market Trader
MovieI'm All Right Jack
1959
as Reporter (uncredited)
MovieAlive and Kicking
1959
as Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)
MovieStrictly Confidential
1959
as Police Constable (uncredited)
MovieNowhere to Go
1958
MovieInnocent Sinners
1958
as Court Usher
MovieJust My Luck
1957
as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
MovieSmall Hotel
1957
as American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
MovieKill Me Tomorrow
1957
MovieThe Man Who Knew Too Much
1956
as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
MoviePort of Escape
1956
as Man in Pub (uncredited)
MovieAll for Mary
1955
as Airline Passenger
MovieThe Ladykillers
1955
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
MovieMan of the Moment
1955
as Swedish Delegate (uncredited)
MovieThe Gay Dog
1954
as Bookmaker
MovieForbidden Cargo
1954
as Police Driver (uncredited)
MovieRoadhouse Girl
1953
as Garage Attendant (uncredited)
MoviePark Plaza 605
1953
as Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
MovieRough Shoot
1953
as Police Constable (uncredited)
MovieThe Gambler and the Lady
1952
as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
MovieHigh Treason
1951
as Detective (uncredited)
MovieOne Wild Oat
1951
as Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)
MovieThe Wooden Horse
1950
as German Sentry (uncredited)
MovieOdette
1950
MovieThe Agitator
1945
as Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
