7.4
Movie
Acting
George Hilsdon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- West Ham, London, England, UK
- Credits
- 74 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.4
Movie
6.9
Movie
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
7.3
Movie
10 Rillington Place
6.0
Movie
The Skull
6.5
Movie
The Whisperers
6.7
Movie
Nowhere to Go
6.7
Movie
The Big Job
6.4
Movie
Odette
7.1
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey
6.5
Movie
The Raging Moon
5.8
Movie
Sunday Lovers
7.3
Movie
Dulcima
7.3
Movie
The Madwoman of Chaillot
5.5
Movie
Kill Me Tomorrow
6.6
Movie
There Was a Crooked Man
4.2
TV
Star Maidens
6.7
Movie
All for Mary
7.0
Movie
The Gay Dog
Acting credits 74
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Better Late Than Never Film | Butler |
| 1981 | An American Werewolf in London Film | News-Vendor |
| 1980 | Sunday Lovers Film | Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden) |
| 1978 | Hazell TV | Fred Hazell (2 ep) |
| 1976 | Star Maidens TV | Desk Sergeant (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey TV | Percy Timson (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Shades of Greene TV | Mr. Thomas (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Carry On Behind Film | Man in Audience (uncredited) |
| 1974 | Carry On Dick Film | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| 1972 | Bless This House Film | Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited) |
| 1972 | The Ruling Class Film | Lord (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Carry On at Your Convenience Film | Factory Worker (uncredited) |
| 1971 | Dulcima Film | Blake |
| 1971 | Girl Stroke Boy Film | Attendant on Train (uncredited) |
| 1971 | The Abominable Dr. Phibes Film | |
| 1971 | Dad's Army Film | Townsman (uncredited) |
| 1971 | The Fourth Victim Film | Policeman in Court (uncredited) |
| 1971 | 10 Rillington Place Film | |
| 1971 | The Raging Moon Film | George |
| 1970 | Trog Film | Publican (uncredited) |
| 1970 | The Breaking of Bumbo Film | Tussauds Guard |
| 1970 | Hoffman Film | Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited) |
| 1970 | The Misfit TV | Taxi Driver (1 ep) |
| 1969 | The Madwoman of Chaillot Film | Waiter |
| 1967 | The Whisperers Film | Ticket Collector |
| 1967 | The Dirty Dozen Film | Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Press for Time Film | Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited) |
| 1966 | That Riviera Touch Film | Customs Officer (uncredited) |
| 1965 | The Alphabet Murders Film | Gaming Club Patron (uncredited) |
| 1965 | The Early Bird Film | Surprised Man (uncredited) |
| 1965 | The Big Job Film | Member of Police Choir |
| 1965 | The Skull Film | Policeman |
| 1964 | The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb Film | Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited) |
| 1964 | First Men in the Moon Film | Constable (uncredited) |
| 1964 | Theatre 625 TV | (1 ep) |
| 1964 | Carry On Jack Film | Deckhand (uncredited) |
| 1963 | A Stitch in Time Film | Hospital Porter (uncredited) |
| 1963 | The Informers Film | Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited) |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress Film | Police Constable (uncredited) |
| 1963 | The Day of the Triffids Film | Man in Train Station (uncredited) |
| 1962 | The Pirates of Blood River Film | Penal Colony Guard (uncredited) |
| 1962 | The Painted Smile Film | Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited) |
| 1961 | Never Back Losers Film | Jack |
| 1961 | What a Whopper Film | Monster Maker (uncredited) |
| 1961 | Carry On Regardless Film | Boxing Patron (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Two-Way Stretch Film | Harold (uncredited) |
| 1960 | The Criminal Film | Trustee (uncredited) |
| 1960 | There Was a Crooked Man Film | Mill Worker |
| 1960 | Beat Girl Film | Strip Club patron (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Jazz Boat Film | Market Trader |
| 1959 | I'm All Right Jack Film | Reporter (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Alive and Kicking Film | Russian Trawlerman (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Strictly Confidential Film | Police Constable (uncredited) |
| 1958 | Nowhere to Go Film | |
| 1958 | Innocent Sinners Film | Court Usher |
| 1957 | Just My Luck Film | Tic Tac Man (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Small Hotel Film | American Air Force Officer (uncredited) |
| 1957 | Kill Me Tomorrow Film | |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much Film | Photographer at Airport (uncredited) |
| 1956 | Port of Escape Film | Man in Pub (uncredited) |