Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 25, 1907
Place of Birth
West Ham, London, England, UK
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 - Movies
The Dirty Dozen
as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
An American Werewolf in London
as News-Vendor
The Man Who Knew Too Much
as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
The Day of the Triffids
as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
The Ladykillers
as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
The Criminal
as Trustee (uncredited)
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
The Ruling Class
as Lord (uncredited)
I'm All Right Jack
as Reporter (uncredited)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
