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.
65
Films
5
TV Shows
Known For
70 Credits
Theatre 625
1964
Rumpole of the Bailey
as Percy Timson
1975
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
1967
An American Werewolf in London
as News-Vendor
1981
The Ladykillers
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
1955
Roadhouse Girl
as Garage Attendant (uncredited)
1953
Innocent Sinners
as Court Usher
1958
The Day of the Triffids
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
1963
Hazell
as Fred Hazell
1978
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Photographer at the Airport (uncredited)
1956
First Men in the Moon
as Constable (uncredited)
1964
Star Maidens
as Desk Sergeant
1976