George Hilsdon
Actor
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
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Photographer at the Airport (uncredited) 1956
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited) 1967
The Ladykillers
as Security Van Driver (uncredited) 1955
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971
10 Rillington Place
1971
The Day of the Triffids
as Man in Train Station (uncredited) 1963
First Men in the Moon
as Constable (uncredited) 1964
The Skull
as Policeman 1965
The Ruling Class
as Lord (uncredited) 1972
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited) 1964
Dad's Army
as Townsman (uncredited) 1971
I'm All Right Jack
as Reporter (uncredited) 1959
Carry On Dick
as Churchgoer (uncredited) 1974
Carry On at Your Convenience
as Factory Worker (uncredited) 1971
Carry On Jack
as Deckhand (uncredited) 1964
Carry On Behind
as Man in Audience (uncredited) 1975