George Hilsdon
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.
Filmography
Better Late Than Never
1983
as Butler
An American Werewolf in London
1981
as News-Vendor
Sunday Lovers
1980
as Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
Carry On Behind
1975
as Man in Audience (uncredited)
Carry On Dick
1974
as Churchgoer (uncredited)
Bless This House
1972
as Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
The Ruling Class
1972
as Lord (uncredited)
Carry On at Your Convenience
1971
as Factory Worker (uncredited)
Dulcima
1971
as Blake
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971
Dad's Army
1971
as Townsman (uncredited)
The Fourth Victim
1971
as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
10 Rillington Place
1971
The Raging Moon
1971
as George
The Breaking of Bumbo
1970
as Tussauds Guard
Hoffman
1970
as Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
as Waiter
The Whisperers
1967
as Ticket Collector
The Dirty Dozen
1967
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
Press for Time
1966
as Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
That Riviera Touch
1966
as Customs Officer (uncredited)
The Alphabet Murders
1965
as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
The Early Bird
1965
as Surprised Man (uncredited)
The Big Job
1965
as Member of Police Choir