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George Hilsdon
Born 1907-04-25West Ham, London, England, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Better Late Than NeverButlerAn American Werewolf in LondonNews-VendorSunday LoversHotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)Carry On BehindMan in Audience (uncredited)Carry On DickChurchgoer (uncredited)Bless This HousePoliceman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)The Ruling ClassLord (uncredited)Carry On at Your ConvenienceFactory Worker (uncredited)DulcimaBlakeThe Abominable Dr. PhibesRoleDad's ArmyTownsman (uncredited)The Fourth VictimPoliceman in Court (uncredited)10 Rillington PlaceRoleThe Raging MoonGeorgeThe Breaking of BumboTussauds GuardHoffmanTicket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)The Madwoman of ChaillotWaiterThe WhisperersTicket CollectorThe Dirty DozenMedical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)Press for TimeMan Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)That Riviera TouchCustoms Officer (uncredited)The Alphabet MurdersGaming Club Patron (uncredited)The Early BirdSurprised Man (uncredited)The Big JobMember of Police Choir