George Hilsdon

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George Hilsdon

Acting April 25, 1907

West 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 uncredite…

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An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

7.4 1981 Movie
The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

7.4 1956 Movie
The Dirty Dozen

The Dirty Dozen

7.6 1967 Movie
The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

7.3 1955 Movie
The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

7.0 1971 Movie
Theatre 625

Theatre 625

7.2 1964 TV Show
10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

7.3 1971 Movie
The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

6.1 1963 Movie
Rumpole of the Bailey

Rumpole of the Bailey

7.1 1975 TV Show
First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon

6.3 1964 Movie
The Skull

The Skull

6.0 1965 Movie
The Ruling Class

The Ruling Class

6.4 1972 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1983
    Better Late Than Never

    Movie Butler

  2. 1981
    An American Werewolf in London

    Movie News-Vendor

  3. 1980
    Sunday Lovers

    Movie Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)

  4. 1978
    Hazell

    TV show Fred Hazell

  5. 1976
    Star Maidens

    TV show Desk Sergeant

  6. 1975
    Rumpole of the Bailey

    TV show Percy Timson

  7. 1975
    Shades of Greene

    TV show Mr. Thomas

  8. 1975
    Carry On Behind

    Movie Man in Audience (uncredited)

  9. 1974
    Carry On Dick

    Movie Churchgoer (uncredited)

  10. 1972
    Bless This House

    Movie Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)

  11. 1972
    The Ruling Class

    Movie Lord (uncredited)

  12. 1971
    Carry On at Your Convenience

    Movie Factory Worker (uncredited)

  13. 1971
    Dulcima

    Movie Blake

  14. 1971
    The Abominable Dr. Phibes

    Movie

  15. 1971
    Dad's Army

    Movie Townsman (uncredited)

  16. 1971
    The Fourth Victim

    Movie Policeman in Court (uncredited)

More credits
  1. 1971
    10 Rillington Place

    Movie

  2. 1971
    The Raging Moon

    Movie George

  3. 1970
    The Breaking of Bumbo

    Movie Tussauds Guard

  4. 1970
    Hoffman

    Movie Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)

  5. 1970
    The Misfit

    TV show Taxi Driver

  6. 1969
    The Madwoman of Chaillot

    Movie Waiter

  7. 1967
    The Whisperers

    Movie Ticket Collector

  8. 1967
    The Dirty Dozen

    Movie Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)

  9. 1966
    Press for Time

    Movie Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)

  10. 1966
    That Riviera Touch

    Movie Customs Officer (uncredited)

  11. 1965
    The Alphabet Murders

    Movie Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)

  12. 1965
    The Early Bird

    Movie Surprised Man (uncredited)

  13. 1965
    The Big Job

    Movie Member of Police Choir

  14. 1965
    The Skull

    Movie Policeman

  15. 1964
    The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

    Movie Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)

  16. 1964
    First Men in the Moon

    Movie Constable (uncredited)

  17. 1964
    Theatre 625

    TV show

  18. 1964
    Carry On Jack

    Movie Deckhand (uncredited)

  19. 1963
    A Stitch in Time

    Movie Hospital Porter (uncredited)

  20. 1963
    The Informers

    Movie Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)

  21. 1963
    Doctor in Distress

    Movie Police Constable (uncredited)

  22. 1963
    The Day of the Triffids

    Movie Man in Train Station (uncredited)

  23. 1962
    The Pirates of Blood River

    Movie Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)

  24. 1962
    The Painted Smile

    Movie Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)