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
News-Vendor

The Abominable Dr. Phibes

The Fourth Victim
Policeman in Court (uncredited)

10 Rillington Place

The Skull
Policeman

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)

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

The Pirates of Blood River
Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)

The Gambler and the Lady
Tic Tac Man (uncredited)