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.

Known For

An American Werewolf in London

as News-vendor

The Man Who Knew Too Much

as Photographer at the Airport (uncredited)

The Dirty Dozen

as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)

The Ladykillers

as Security Van Driver (uncredited)

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

10 Rillington Place

The Day of the Triffids

as Man in Train Station (uncredited)

First Men in the Moon

as Constable (uncredited)

The Skull

as Policeman

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)