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
Cast Credits
An American Werewolf in London
Character: News-vendor
MOVIE • 1981
Sunday Lovers
Character: Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
MOVIE • 1980
Rumpole of the Bailey
Character: Percy Timson
TV • 1975
The Ruling Class
Character: Lord (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1972
Bless This House
Character: Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1972
Carry On at Your Convenience
Character: Factory Worker (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1971
Dulcima
Character: Blake
MOVIE • 1971
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Character:
MOVIE • 1971
Dad's Army
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1971
The Fourth Victim
Character: Policeman in Court (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1971
10 Rillington Place
Character:
MOVIE • 1971
The Raging Moon
Character: George
MOVIE • 1971
The Breaking of Bumbo
Character: Tussauds Guard
MOVIE • 1970
Hoffman
Character: Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1970
The Misfit
Character: Taxi Driver
TV • 1970
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Character: Waiter
MOVIE • 1969
The Whisperers
Character: Ticket Collector
MOVIE • 1967
The Dirty Dozen
Character: Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1967
Press for Time
Character: Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1966
That Riviera Touch
Character: Customs Officer (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1966