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George Hilsdon

Born April 25, 1907 (Age: 118) 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.
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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Filmography

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

1981 as News-Vendor Age: 74
Sunday Lovers

Sunday Lovers

1980 as Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden) Age: 73
Carry On Dick

Carry On Dick

1974 as Churchgoer (uncredited) Age: 66
Carry On at Your Convenience

Carry On at Your Convenience

1971 as Factory Worker (uncredited) Age: 64
The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

1971 as Age: 63
The Madwoman of Chaillot

The Madwoman of Chaillot

1969 as Waiter Age: 62
The Alphabet Murders

The Alphabet Murders

1965 as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited) Age: 58
The Early Bird

The Early Bird

1965 as Surprised Man (uncredited) Age: 58
The Big Job

The Big Job

1965 as Member of Police Choir Age: 58
The Skull

The Skull

1965 as Policeman Age: 58
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

1964 as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited) Age: 57
First Men in the Moon

First Men in the Moon

1964 as Constable (uncredited) Age: 57
Carry On Jack

Carry On Jack

1964 as Deckhand (uncredited) Age: 56
A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time

1963 as Hospital Porter (uncredited) Age: 56
The Informers

The Informers

1963 as Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited) Age: 56
Doctor in Distress

Doctor in Distress

1963 as Police Constable (uncredited) Age: 56
The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

1963 as Man in Train Station (uncredited) Age: 55
The Pirates of Blood River

The Pirates of Blood River

1962 as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited) Age: 55
The Painted Smile

The Painted Smile

1962 as Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited) Age: 55
Never Back Losers

Never Back Losers

1961 as Jack Age: 54
What a Whopper

What a Whopper

1961 as Monster Maker (uncredited) Age: 54
Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961 as Boxing Patron (uncredited) Age: 53
Two-Way Stretch

Two-Way Stretch

1960 as Harold (uncredited) Age: 53
The Criminal

The Criminal

1960 as Trustee (uncredited) Age: 53
There Was a Crooked Man

There Was a Crooked Man

1960 as Mill Worker Age: 53
Beat Girl

Beat Girl

1960 as Strip Club patron (uncredited) Age: 53
Jazz Boat

Jazz Boat

1960 as Market Trader Age: 53
I'm All Right Jack

I'm All Right Jack

1959 as Reporter (uncredited) Age: 52
Alive and Kicking

Alive and Kicking

1959 as Russian Trawlerman (uncredited) Age: 52
Strictly Confidential

Strictly Confidential

1959 as Police Constable (uncredited) Age: 51
Nowhere to Go

Nowhere to Go

1958 as Age: 51
Innocent Sinners

Innocent Sinners

1958 as Court Usher Age: 50
The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1956 as Photographer at Airport (uncredited) Age: 49
Port of Escape

Port of Escape

1956 as Man in Pub (uncredited) Age: 49
All for Mary

All for Mary

1955 as Airline Passenger Age: 48
The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers

1955 as Security Van Driver (uncredited) Age: 48
Man of the Moment

Man of the Moment

1955 as Swedish Delegate (uncredited) Age: 48
The Gay Dog

The Gay Dog

1954 as Bookmaker Age: 47
Forbidden Cargo

Forbidden Cargo

1954 as Police Driver (uncredited) Age: 47
Roadhouse Girl

Roadhouse Girl

1953 as Garage Attendant (uncredited) Age: 46
Park Plaza 605

Park Plaza 605

1953 as Russian Embassy Man (uncredited) Age: 46
Rough Shoot

Rough Shoot

1953 as Police Constable (uncredited) Age: 45
The Wooden Horse

The Wooden Horse

1950 as German Sentry (uncredited) Age: 43
Odette

Odette

1950 as Age: 43
The Agitator

The Agitator

1945 as Man Leaving Factory (uncredited) Age: 37