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George Hilsdon

Actor·1907–1982·West Ham, London, England, UK

9 horror credits

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.

Actor9 films

An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London

News-Vendor

1981 4.3
The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

1971 3.8
The Fourth Victim

The Fourth Victim

Policeman in Court (uncredited)

1971
10 Rillington Place

10 Rillington Place

1971 4.0
The Skull

The Skull

Policeman

1965 3.0
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)

1964 3.0
The Day of the Triffids

The Day of the Triffids

Man in Train Station (uncredited)

1963
The Pirates of Blood River

The Pirates of Blood River

Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)

1962
The Gambler and the Lady

The Gambler and the Lady

Tic Tac Man (uncredited)

1952