GEORGE HILSDON
George Hilsdon
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 25, 1907
Deathday: May 28, 1982
Place of Birth: West Ham, London, England, UK
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
Starring
News-vendor
1980·
Sunday LoversHotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
1972·
Bless This HousePoliceman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
1972·
The Ruling ClassLord (uncredited)
1971·
The Fourth VictimPoliceman in Court (uncredited)
1971·
The Raging MoonGeorge
1971·
DulcimaBlake
1971·
10 Rillington Place1970·
The MisfitTaxi Driver
Tussauds Guard
1970·
HoffmanTicket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
Waiter
1967·
The WhisperersTicket Collector
1967·
The Dirty DozenMedical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
1966·
That Riviera TouchCustoms Officer (uncredited)
1965·
The Alphabet MurdersGaming Club Patron (uncredited)
1965·
The SkullPoliceman
1965·
The Big JobMember of Police Choir
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Constable (uncredited)
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
1963·
The InformersRuskin's Henchman (uncredited)
1962·
The Painted SmilePolice Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
1961·
Never Back LosersJack
1961·
What a WhopperMonster Maker (uncredited)
1960·
Jazz BoatMarket Trader
1960·
Beat GirlStrip Club patron (uncredited)
Mill Worker
Man in Street (uncredited), Station Constable (uncredited), 2nd Removal Man (uncredited), Club Member (uncredited), Jack, Police Constable (uncredited), Prison Officer (uncredited)
Police Constable (uncredited)
1959·
Alive and KickingRussian Trawlerman (uncredited)
1959·
I'm All Right JackReporter (uncredited)
1958·
Nowhere to Go1958·
Innocent SinnersCourt Usher
1957·
Small HotelAmerican Air Force Officer (uncredited)
1957·
Kill Me TomorrowPhotographer at the Airport (uncredited)
1956·
Port of EscapeMan in Pub (uncredited)
1955·
All for MaryAirline Passenger
1955·
The LadykillersSecurity Van Driver (uncredited)
1954·
The Gay DogBookmaker
1954·
Forbidden CargoPolice Driver (uncredited)
1953·
Rough ShootPolice Constable (uncredited)
1953·
Park Plaza 605Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
1953·
Roadhouse GirlGarage Attendant (uncredited)
Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
1951·
High Treason1950·
Odette1950·
The Wooden HorseGerman Sentry (uncredited)
1945·
The AgitatorMan Leaving Factory (uncredited)