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George Hilsdon

Born April 25, 1907 in West Ham, London, England, UKDied May 28, 198267 films

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.

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An American Werewolf in London posterFirst watchAn American Werewolf in London19817.4as News-VendorA supporting role in one of the best-rated films of their career.American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors.View film

Essential films

Ranked by role, acclaim and reach
The Dirty Dozen poster7.6The Dirty Dozen1967The Man Who Knew Too Much poster7.4The Man Who Knew Too Much1956The Ladykillers poster7.3The Ladykillers1955The Abominable Dr. Phibes poster7.0The Abominable Dr. Phibes197110 Rillington Place poster7.310 Rillington Place1971First Men in the Moon poster6.3First Men in the Moon1964The Day of the Triffids poster6.1The Day of the Triffids1963I'm All Right Jack poster6.6I'm All Right Jack1959

Filmography

67 films as actor
  1. 1983Better Late Than NeverButler
  2. 1981An American Werewolf in LondonNews-Vendor
  3. 1980Sunday LoversHotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
  4. 1975Carry On BehindMan in Audience (uncredited)
  5. 1974Carry On DickChurchgoer (uncredited)
  6. 1972Bless This HousePoliceman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
  7. 1972The Ruling ClassLord (uncredited)
  8. 1971Carry On at Your ConvenienceFactory Worker (uncredited)
  9. 1971DulcimaBlake
  10. 1971Girl Stroke BoyAttendant on Train (uncredited)
  11. 1971The Abominable Dr. Phibes
  12. 1971Dad's ArmyTownsman (uncredited)
  13. 1971The Fourth VictimPoliceman in Court (uncredited)
  14. 197110 Rillington Place
  15. 1971The Raging MoonGeorge
  16. 1970The Breaking of BumboTussauds Guard
  17. 1970HoffmanTicket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
  18. 1969The Madwoman of ChaillotWaiter
  19. 1967The WhisperersTicket Collector
  20. 1967The Dirty DozenMedical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
  21. 1966Press for TimeMan Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
  22. 1966That Riviera TouchCustoms Officer (uncredited)
  23. 1965The Alphabet MurdersGaming Club Patron (uncredited)
  24. 1965The Early BirdSurprised Man (uncredited)
  25. 1965The Big JobMember of Police Choir
  26. 1965The SkullPoliceman
  27. 1964The Curse of the Mummy's TombReporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
  28. 1964First Men in the MoonConstable (uncredited)
  29. 1964Carry On JackDeckhand (uncredited)
  30. 1963A Stitch in TimeHospital Porter (uncredited)
  31. 1963The InformersRuskin's Henchman (uncredited)
  32. 1963Doctor in DistressPolice Constable (uncredited)
  33. 1963The Day of the TriffidsMan in Train Station (uncredited)
  34. 1962The Pirates of Blood RiverPenal Colony Guard (uncredited)
  35. 1962The Painted SmilePolice Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
  36. 1961Never Back LosersJack
  37. 1961What a WhopperMonster Maker (uncredited)
  38. 1961Carry On RegardlessBoxing Patron (uncredited)
  39. 1960Two-Way StretchHarold (uncredited)
  40. 1960The CriminalTrustee (uncredited)
  41. 1960There Was a Crooked ManMill Worker
  42. 1960Beat GirlStrip Club patron (uncredited)
  43. 1960Jazz BoatMarket Trader
  44. 1959I'm All Right JackReporter (uncredited)
  45. 1959Alive and KickingRussian Trawlerman (uncredited)
  46. 1959Strictly ConfidentialPolice Constable (uncredited)
  47. 1958Nowhere to Go
  48. 1958Innocent SinnersCourt Usher
  49. 1957Just My LuckTic Tac Man (uncredited)
  50. 1957Small HotelAmerican Air Force Officer (uncredited)
  51. 1957Kill Me Tomorrow
  52. 1956The Man Who Knew Too MuchPhotographer at Airport (uncredited)
  53. 1956Port of EscapeMan in Pub (uncredited)
  54. 1955All for MaryAirline Passenger
  55. 1955The LadykillersSecurity Van Driver (uncredited)
  56. 1955Man of the MomentSwedish Delegate (uncredited)
  57. 1954The Gay DogBookmaker
  58. 1954Forbidden CargoPolice Driver (uncredited)
  59. 1953Roadhouse GirlGarage Attendant (uncredited)
  60. 1953Park Plaza 605Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
  61. 1953Rough ShootPolice Constable (uncredited)
  62. 1952The Gambler and the LadyTic Tac Man (uncredited)
  63. 1951High TreasonDetective (uncredited)
  64. 1951One Wild OatGilbey's Employee (uncredited)
  65. 1950The Wooden HorseGerman Sentry (uncredited)
  66. 1950Odette
  67. 1945The AgitatorMan Leaving Factory (uncredited)