George Hilsdon
Acting
- Born:
- 1907-04-25
- Died:
- 1982-05-28
- Place of birth:
- 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
Filmography
Better Late Than Never
An American Werewolf in London
Sunday Lovers
Hazell
Star Maidens
Rumpole of the Bailey
Shades of Greene
Carry On Behind
Carry On Dick
Bless This House
The Ruling Class
Carry On at Your Convenience
Dulcima
Girl Stroke Boy
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Dad's Army
The Fourth Victim
10 Rillington Place
The Raging Moon
The Breaking of Bumbo
Hoffman
The Misfit
The Madwoman of Chaillot
The Whisperers
The Dirty Dozen
Press for Time
That Riviera Touch
The Alphabet Murders
The Early Bird
The Big Job
The Skull
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
First Men in the Moon
Theatre 625
Carry On Jack
A Stitch in Time
The Informers
Doctor in Distress
The Day of the Triffids
The Pirates of Blood River
The Painted Smile
Never Back Losers
What a Whopper
Carry On Regardless
Two-Way Stretch
The Criminal
There Was a Crooked Man
Beat Girl
Jazz Boat
I'm All Right Jack
Alive and Kicking
Strictly Confidential
Nowhere to Go
Innocent Sinners
Just My Luck
Small Hotel
Kill Me Tomorrow
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Port of Escape
All for Mary
The Ladykillers
Man of the Moment
The Gay Dog
Forbidden Cargo
Roadhouse Girl
Park Plaza 605
Rough Shoot
The Gambler and the Lady
High Treason
One Wild Oat
The Wooden Horse
Odette
The Agitator