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George Hilsdon

George Hilsdon

Actor Apr 25 (died age 75) West Ham, London, England, UK 1945–1983 (38 year career)
6.0 avg rating

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

An American Werewolf in London
Film

An American Werewolf in London

News-Vendor
The Dirty Dozen
Film

The Dirty Dozen

Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Film

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
Film

The Ladykillers

Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Film

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

6.9 1971
10 Rillington Place
Film

10 Rillington Place

7.3 1971
The Day of the Triffids
Film

The Day of the Triffids

Man in Train Station (uncredited)
First Men in the Moon
Film

First Men in the Moon

Constable (uncredited)

Filmography

Acting (72)

·

Movies (66)

Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never

1983

as Butler

3.8
An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981

as News-Vendor

7.4
Sunday Lovers

Sunday Lovers

1980

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

5.7
Carry On Behind

Carry On Behind

1975

as Man in Audience (uncredited)

5.4
Carry On Dick

Carry On Dick

1974

as Churchgoer (uncredited)

5.8
The Ruling Class

The Ruling Class

1972

as Lord (uncredited)

6.4
Bless This House

Bless This House

1972

as Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)

6.3
The Raging Moon

The Raging Moon

1971

as George

6.6
The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

1971
6.9
10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

1971
7.3
Dad's Army

Dad's Army

1971

as Townsman (uncredited)

4.9
Carry On at Your Convenience

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971

as Factory Worker (uncredited)

6.2
The Fourth Victim

The Fourth Victim

1971

as Policeman in Court (uncredited)

5.8
Dulcima

Dulcima

1971

as Blake

7.3
Hoffman

Hoffman

1970

as Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)

7.2
The Breaking of Bumbo

The Breaking of Bumbo

1970

as Tussauds Guard

2.0
The Madwoman of Chaillot

The Madwoman of Chaillot

1969

as Waiter

7.1
The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

1967

as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)

7.6
The Whisperers

The Whisperers

1967

as Ticket Collector

6.4
Press for Time

Press for Time

1966

as Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)

5.6
That Riviera Touch

That Riviera Touch

1966

as Customs Officer (uncredited)

5.8
The Early Bird

The Early Bird

1965

as Surprised Man (uncredited)

7.6
The Skull

The Skull

1965

as Policeman

6.0
The Alphabet Murders

The Alphabet Murders

1965

as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)

5.7
The Big Job

The Big Job

1965

as Member of Police Choir

6.7
Carry On Jack

Carry On Jack

1964

as Deckhand (uncredited)

5.9
First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon

1964

as Constable (uncredited)

6.3
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

1964

as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)

5.5
The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

1963

as Man in Train Station (uncredited)

6.1
Doctor in Distress

Doctor in Distress

1963

as Police Constable (uncredited)

6.2
A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

1963

as Hospital Porter (uncredited)

7.4
The Informers

The Informers

1963

as Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)

6.5
The Painted Smile

The Painted Smile

1962

as Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)

5.6
The Pirates of Blood River

The Pirates of Blood River

1962

as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)

6.1
Never Back Losers

Never Back Losers

1961

as Jack

5.0
Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961

as Boxing Patron (uncredited)

6.2
What a Whopper

What a Whopper

1961

as Monster Maker (uncredited)

5.9
Jazz Boat

Jazz Boat

1960

as Market Trader

5.5
The Criminal

The Criminal

1960

as Trustee (uncredited)

6.3
Beat Girl

Beat Girl

1960

as Strip Club patron (uncredited)

5.8
Two-Way Stretch

Two-Way Stretch

1960

as Harold (uncredited)

6.7
There Was a Crooked Man

There Was a Crooked Man

1960

as Mill Worker

6.1
Alive and Kicking

Alive and Kicking

1959

as Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)

6.9
Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

1959

as Police Constable (uncredited)

4.5
I'm All Right Jack

I'm All Right Jack

1959

as Reporter (uncredited)

6.6
Innocent Sinners

Innocent Sinners

1958

as Court Usher

7.0
Nowhere to Go

Nowhere to Go

1958
6.6
Kill Me Tomorrow

Kill Me Tomorrow

1957
5.2
Just My Luck

Just My Luck

1957

as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)

6.0
Small Hotel

Small Hotel

1957

as American Air Force Officer (uncredited)

6.5
The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956

as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)

7.4
Port of Escape

Port of Escape

1956

as Man in Pub (uncredited)

5.4
Man of the Moment

Man of the Moment

1955

as Swedish Delegate (uncredited)

6.5
The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

1955

as Security Van Driver (uncredited)

7.3
All for Mary

All for Mary

1955

as Airline Passenger

6.2
Forbidden Cargo

Forbidden Cargo

1954

as Police Driver (uncredited)

6.4
The Gay Dog

The Gay Dog

1954

as Bookmaker

6.5
Roadhouse Girl

Roadhouse Girl

1953

as Garage Attendant (uncredited)

4.5
Park Plaza 605

Park Plaza 605

1953

as Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)

4.3
Rough Shoot

Rough Shoot

1953

as Police Constable (uncredited)

6.2
The Gambler and the Lady

The Gambler and the Lady

1952

as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)

5.2
High Treason

High Treason

1951

as Detective (uncredited)

5.3
One Wild Oat

One Wild Oat

1951

as Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)

4.5
Odette

Odette

1950
6.2
The Wooden Horse

The Wooden Horse

1950

as German Sentry (uncredited)

6.8
The Agitator

The Agitator

1945

as Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)

6.0