



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
News-Vendor

The Man Who Knew Too Much
Photographer at Airport (uncredited)

The Dirty Dozen
Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)

The Ladykillers
Security Van Driver (uncredited)

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

10 Rillington Place

The Day of the Triffids
Man in Train Station (uncredited)

First Men in the Moon
Constable (uncredited)