Acting
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.
Filmography
Better Late Than Never
Film · 1983
An American Werewolf in London
Film · 1981
Sunday Lovers
Film · 1980
Hazell
Series · 1978
Star Maidens
Series · 1976
Carry On Behind
Film · 1975
Rumpole of the Bailey
Series · 1975
Shades of Greene
Series · 1975
Carry On Dick
Film · 1974
The Ruling Class
Film · 1972
Bless This House
Film · 1972
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Film · 1971
10 Rillington Place
Film · 1971
Dulcima
Film · 1971
The Raging Moon
Film · 1971
The Fourth Victim
Film · 1971
Dad's Army
Film · 1971
Carry On at Your Convenience
Film · 1971
Girl Stroke Boy
Film · 1971
Hoffman
Film · 1970
The Breaking of Bumbo
Film · 1970
The Misfit
Series · 1970
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Film · 1969
The Dirty Dozen
Film · 1967
The Whisperers
Film · 1967
That Riviera Touch
Film · 1966
Press for Time
Film · 1966
The Big Job
Film · 1965
The Skull
Film · 1965
The Alphabet Murders
Film · 1965
The Early Bird
Film · 1965
First Men in the Moon
Film · 1964
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Film · 1964
Carry On Jack
Film · 1964
Theatre 625
Series · 1964
The Informers
Film · 1963
The Day of the Triffids
Film · 1963
A Stitch in Time
Film · 1963
Doctor in Distress
Film · 1963
The Pirates of Blood River
Film · 1962
The Painted Smile
Film · 1962
What a Whopper
Film · 1961
Never Back Losers
Film · 1961
Carry On Regardless
Film · 1961
There Was a Crooked Man
Film · 1960
Beat Girl
Film · 1960
Jazz Boat
Film · 1960
Two-Way Stretch
Film · 1960
The Criminal
Film · 1960
I'm All Right Jack
Film · 1959
Alive and Kicking
Film · 1959
Strictly Confidential
Film · 1959
Innocent Sinners
Film · 1958
Nowhere to Go
Film · 1958
Kill Me Tomorrow
Film · 1957
Small Hotel
Film · 1957
Just My Luck
Film · 1957
Port of Escape
Film · 1956
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Film · 1956
The Ladykillers
Film · 1955
All for Mary
Film · 1955
Man of the Moment
Film · 1955
Forbidden Cargo
Film · 1954
The Gay Dog
Film · 1954
Roadhouse Girl
Film · 1953
Park Plaza 605
Film · 1953
Rough Shoot
Film · 1953
The Gambler and the Lady
Film · 1952
High Treason
Film · 1951
One Wild Oat
Film · 1951
The Wooden Horse
Film · 1950
Odette
Film · 1950
The Agitator
Film · 1945