George Hilsdon

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

An American Werewolf in London 1981 ★ 7.4
Hazell 1978 ★ 5.2
Star Maidens 1976 ★ 4.2
Rumpole of the Bailey 1975 ★ 7.1
Carry On Behind 1975 ★ 5.5
Carry On Dick 1974 ★ 5.8
The Abominable Dr. Phibes 1971 ★ 7.0
Carry On at Your Convenience 1971 ★ 6.2
10 Rillington Place 1971 ★ 7.3
The Misfit 1970 ★ 9.0
The Madwoman of Chaillot 1969 ★ 7.3
The Dirty Dozen 1967 ★ 7.6
The Skull 1965 ★ 6.1
Theatre 625 1964 ★ 7.2
First Men in the Moon 1964 ★ 6.3
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb 1964 ★ 5.5
The Day of the Triffids 1963 ★ 6.1
The Pirates of Blood River 1962 ★ 6.2
The Criminal 1960 ★ 6.4
I'm All Right Jack 1959 ★ 6.6
Nowhere to Go 1958 ★ 6.6
The Man Who Knew Too Much 1956 ★ 7.4
The Ladykillers 1955 ★ 7.3
Roadhouse Girl 1953 ★ 4.9