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.
Movie Appearances
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971
There Was a Crooked Man
as Mill Worker
1960
10 Rillington Place
1971
The Pirates of Blood River
as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
1962
The Madwoman of Chaillot
as Waiter
1969
The Informers
as Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
1963
I'm All Right Jack
as Reporter (uncredited)
1959
First Men in the Moon
as Constable (uncredited)
1964
High Treason
as Detective (uncredited)
1951
Port of Escape
as Man in Pub (uncredited)
1956
The Day of the Triffids
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
1963
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
1956
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
1964
Innocent Sinners
as Court Usher
1958
Beat Girl
as Strip Club patron (uncredited)
1960
What a Whopper
as Monster Maker (uncredited)
1961
The Ruling Class
as Lord (uncredited)
1972
The Painted Smile
as Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
1962
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
1967
Roadhouse Girl
as Garage Attendant (uncredited)
1953
