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.
Filmography
Mill Worker
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
Waiter
Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Constable (uncredited)
Man in Pub (uncredited)
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
Photographer at the Airport (uncredited)
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Court Usher
Strip Club patron (uncredited)
Monster Maker (uncredited)
Lord (uncredited)
Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
News-vendor
Security Van Driver (uncredited)
Blake
Ticket Collector
Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
Tussauds Guard
Airline Passenger
Member of Police Choir
Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)
Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
Police Driver (uncredited)
German Sentry (uncredited)
George
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
Policeman
Bookmaker
Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
Police Constable (uncredited)
Police Constable (uncredited)
Market Trader
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)