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George Hilsdon

1907–1982 · 12 titles in the catalogue

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.

Their work

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  1. An American Werewolf in London1981as News-Vendor
  2. The Man Who Knew Too Much1956as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
  3. The Dirty Dozen1967as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
  4. The Ladykillers1955as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
  5. The Abominable Dr. Phibes1971guest actor
  6. 10 Rillington Place1971guest actor
  7. The Day of the Triffids1963as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
  8. First Men in the Moon1964as Constable (uncredited)
  9. The Skull1965as Policeman
  10. The Ruling Class1972as Lord (uncredited)
  11. The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb1964as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
  12. Dad's Army1971as Townsman (uncredited)