Person
George Hilsdon
Acting · 1907–1982 · 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
Theatre 625
1964
Rumpole of the Bailey
Percy Timson
An American Werewolf in London
News-Vendor
The Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
Hazell
Fred Hazell
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Misfit
Taxi Driver
Star Maidens
Desk Sergeant
Roadhouse Girl
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Filmography
- 1983Better Late Than NeverButler
- 1981An American Werewolf in LondonNews-Vendor
- 1980Sunday LoversHotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
- 1978HazellFred Hazell
- 1976Star MaidensDesk Sergeant
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyPercy Timson
- 1975Shades of GreeneMr. Thomas
- 1975Carry On BehindMan in Audience (uncredited)
- 1974Carry On DickChurchgoer (uncredited)
- 1972Bless This HousePoliceman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
- 1972The Ruling ClassLord (uncredited)
- 1971Carry On at Your ConvenienceFactory Worker (uncredited)
- 1971DulcimaBlake
- 1971The Abominable Dr. Phibes
- 1971Dad's ArmyTownsman (uncredited)
- 1971The Fourth VictimPoliceman in Court (uncredited)
- 197110 Rillington Place
- 1971The Raging MoonGeorge
- 1970The Breaking of BumboTussauds Guard
- 1970HoffmanTicket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
- 1970The MisfitTaxi Driver
- 1969The Madwoman of ChaillotWaiter
- 1967The WhisperersTicket Collector
- 1967The Dirty DozenMedical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
- 1966Press for TimeMan Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
- 1966That Riviera TouchCustoms Officer (uncredited)
- 1965The Alphabet MurdersGaming Club Patron (uncredited)
- 1965The Early BirdSurprised Man (uncredited)
- 1965The Big JobMember of Police Choir
- 1965The SkullPoliceman
- 1964The Curse of the Mummy's TombReporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
- 1964First Men in the MoonConstable (uncredited)
- 1964Theatre 625
- 1964Carry On JackDeckhand (uncredited)
- 1963A Stitch in TimeHospital Porter (uncredited)
- 1963The InformersRuskin's Henchman (uncredited)
- 1963Doctor in DistressPolice Constable (uncredited)
- 1963The Day of the TriffidsMan in Train Station (uncredited)
- 1962The Pirates of Blood RiverPenal Colony Guard (uncredited)
- 1962The Painted SmilePolice Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
- 1961Never Back LosersJack
- 1961What a WhopperMonster Maker (uncredited)
- 1961Carry On RegardlessBoxing Patron (uncredited)
- 1960Two-Way StretchHarold (uncredited)
- 1960The CriminalTrustee (uncredited)
- 1960There Was a Crooked ManMill Worker
- 1960Beat GirlStrip Club patron (uncredited)
- 1960Jazz BoatMarket Trader
- 1959I'm All Right JackReporter (uncredited)
- 1959Alive and KickingRussian Trawlerman (uncredited)
- 1959Strictly ConfidentialPolice Constable (uncredited)
- 1958Nowhere to Go
- 1958Innocent SinnersCourt Usher
- 1957Just My LuckTic Tac Man (uncredited)
- 1957Small HotelAmerican Air Force Officer (uncredited)
- 1957Kill Me Tomorrow
- 1956The Man Who Knew Too MuchPhotographer at Airport (uncredited)
- 1956Port of EscapeMan in Pub (uncredited)
- 1955All for MaryAirline Passenger
- 1955The LadykillersSecurity Van Driver (uncredited)
- 1955Man of the MomentSwedish Delegate (uncredited)
- 1954The Gay DogBookmaker
- 1954Forbidden CargoPolice Driver (uncredited)
- 1953Roadhouse GirlGarage Attendant (uncredited)
- 1953Park Plaza 605Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
- 1953Rough ShootPolice Constable (uncredited)
- 1952The Gambler and the LadyTic Tac Man (uncredited)
- 1951High TreasonDetective (uncredited)
- 1951One Wild OatGilbey's Employee (uncredited)
- 1950The Wooden HorseGerman Sentry (uncredited)
- 1950Odette
- 1945The AgitatorMan Leaving Factory (uncredited)
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