George Hilsdon

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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

2.0921

Gender

Male

Birthday

25-Apr-1907

Age

(119 years old)

Place of Birth

West Ham, London, England, UK

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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.


Credits

Innocent Sinners Innocent Sinners (1958) Character: Court Usher
A neglected girl in post-World War II London befriends street urchins who help her build a tiny garden in a bombed-out church.
The Agitator The Agitator (1945) Character: Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
One Wild Oat One Wild Oat (1951) Character: Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)
A lawyer's plan to break up his daughter's budding romance backfires when the boyfriend's father becomes involved.
The Gay Dog The Gay Dog (1954) Character: Bookmaker
Jim Gay loves his racing greyhound but, out of town, he finds a dog with a better chance to win. His friends bet on his dog while he bets against.
What a Whopper What a Whopper (1961) Character: Monster Maker (uncredited)
A writer attempts to raise some cash by writing a book about the Loch Ness Monster. No publisher will take it because they all think there isn't really a monster. The writer and some of his friends make a fake monster and take photographs and then travel to Scotland to see if they can convince the locals.
Better Late Than Never Better Late Than Never (1983) Character: Butler
Two men show up claiming to be the grandfather of a child heiress.
Small Hotel Small Hotel (1957) Character: American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
The dining room of the Jolly Fiddler has long been presided over by Albert, an aged but very shrewd waiter. A past master of the gentle art of fiddling, he extracts the maximum profit from his job while managing to endear himself to both the customers and staff. Then, there's a visit from Mr Finch, who feels it's time Albert was replaced.
The Gambler and the Lady The Gambler and the Lady (1952) Character: Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
A greedy but successful professional gambler wants to join the British Establishment when he falls in love with a blue-blooded lady. But first he must mend his ways and then dump his nightclub singer girl friend. She's not so easy to get rid of, neither is his past.
Nowhere to Go Nowhere to Go (1958) Character: N/A
A professional thief is sprung from prison with the assistance of a new partner who wants to know where he's hid his loot.
Jazz Boat Jazz Boat (1960) Character: Market Trader
A bumbling gang of thieves crash a jazz party.
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) Character: Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Those who have interfered with the Tomb of Ra-Antef are in terrible danger. Against expert advice, American showman and financial backer of the expedition, Alexander King, plans a world tour exhibiting this magnificent discovery from the ancient world but on the opening night the sarcophagus is void of its contents. The mummy has escaped to fulfill the dreadful prophesy and exact a violent and bloody revenge on all those who defiled his final resting place.
Les Séducteurs Les Séducteurs (1980) Character: Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
A sex comedy anthology containing four stories, each from a different country (England, France, USA and Italy). "An Englishman's Home" "The French Method" "Armando's Notebook" "Skippy"
A Stitch in Time A Stitch in Time (1963) Character: Hospital Porter (uncredited)
An accident in the butchers shop leads Norman Pitkin and Mr Grimsdale to the hospital where, after causing the normal amount of chaos, Pitkin finds Lindy, a little girl who hasn't spoken or smiled since her parents were killed in an aeroplane accident. Pitkin decides to help.
There Was a Crooked Man There Was a Crooked Man (1960) Character: Mill Worker
When a law-abiding demolition expert is duped by a gang of criminals into helping them he is caught and jailed. When he is released he goes straight and then notices a leading citizen in his town is cheating his neighbours.
An American Werewolf in London An American Werewolf in London (1981) Character: News-Vendor
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.
Dulcima Dulcima (1971) Character: Blake
Dulcima, treated as a drudge by her family, becomes a housekeeper to Parker, a curmudgeonly widower living in drunken disarray on a neighbouring farm. When she sees the amount of money he has stashed around the place, Dulcima is happy enough to indulge his growing desire for her, and a strange, yet mutually beneficial, relationship develops. But a handsome young gamekeeper, newly arrived on a nearby estate, also catches Dulcima's eye...
Carry On at Your Convenience Carry On at Your Convenience (1971) Character: Factory Worker (uncredited)
At WC Boggs' Lavatory factory, Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat. However, eventually everyone gets fed up with him.
Strictly Confidential Strictly Confidential (1959) Character: Police Constable (uncredited)
Two con-men just released from prison get straight back to their old tricks.
Kill Me Tomorrow Kill Me Tomorrow (1957) Character: N/A
A reporter who needs cash for his son's operation is paid by a smuggler to take a murder rap.
Odette Odette (1950) Character: N/A
The film is based on the true story of Special Operations Executive French-born agent Odette Sansom, who was captured by the Germans in 1943, condemned to death and sent to Ravensbrück concentration camp to be executed. However, against all odds she survived the war and testified against the prison guards at the Hamburg Ravensbrück Trials. She was awarded the George Cross in 1946; the first woman ever to receive the award, and the only woman who has been awarded it while still alive. (From Wikipedia, licensed under CC-BY-SA)
Press for Time Press for Time (1966) Character: Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
Norman is quite happy selling newspapers outside Westminster station but his Grandfather (the Prime Minister) wants to get him "a more responsible job". A few favours are called in and Norman becomes the newest reporter at the seaside town of Tinmouth. After causing chaos at a local council meeting and causing the demolition of a new house he tries to organise a beauty pageant. A slapstick tale of corruption in high and low places
Man of the Moment Man of the Moment (1955) Character: Swedish Delegate (uncredited)
Norman is a file clerk who accidentally becomes a British delegate to a diplomatic conference, befriends the queen of a remote island, and winds up a knight. Norman leaves rooms in shambles, tailors in shreds, and diplomats in bandages. Chased by gunmen and assassins of foreign powers, Norman finds himself running through active TV studio sets and interrupts various programs and performances in progress
Never Back Losers Never Back Losers (1961) Character: Jack
Two rival gangs are trying to fix horse races and a jockey is attacked and left for dead in a stage-managed car crash. An insurance investigator makes routine enquiries into the "accident" and one of the gang leaders feels threatened by this and takes counter measures.
The Raging Moon The Raging Moon (1971) Character: George
Bruce Pritchard is paralysed in a soccer game and is confined to a wheelchair in a convalescence home. But this doesn't slow his lust for life. Then he meets Jill and has to think about the effects of disability.
The Ruling Class The Ruling Class (1972) Character: Lord (uncredited)
When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.
The Ladykillers The Ladykillers (1955) Character: Security Van Driver (uncredited)
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
The Breaking of Bumbo The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) Character: Tussauds Guard
The hilarious adventures of young Bumbo Bailey, who enlists in the Brigade of Guards and is based in the prestigious Wellington Barracks in London in the Swinging Sixties. He regards his social life as important as his military.
The Man Who Knew Too Much The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Character: Photographer at the Airport (uncredited)
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Rough Shoot Rough Shoot (1953) Character: Police Constable (uncredited)
An American military officer and his wife move to a cottage in what they think is the peaceful English countryside, only to discover the area is a hotbed of spies and secret agents.
The Day of the Triffids The Day of the Triffids (1963) Character: Man in Train Station (uncredited)
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
That Riviera Touch That Riviera Touch (1966) Character: Customs Officer (uncredited)
Eric and Ernie decide to take a holiday to the South of France and unwittingly become mixed up with a band of jewel thieves.
The Madwoman of Chaillot The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) Character: Waiter
An eccentric Parisian woman's optimistic perception of life begins to sound more rational than the traditional beliefs of others. The story is set in a 20th-century society endangered by power and greed and imagines the rebellion of the "little people" against corrupt and soulless authority.
Beat Girl Beat Girl (1960) Character: Strip Club patron (uncredited)
When her architect father brings home a much younger new wife, rebellious and resentful teen Jenny goes to extreme lengths to sabotage their relationship.
Doctor in Distress Doctor in Distress (1963) Character: Police Constable (uncredited)
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.
The Dirty Dozen The Dirty Dozen (1967) Character: Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
12 American military prisoners in World War II are ordered to infiltrate a well-guarded enemy château and kill the Nazi officers vacationing there. The soldiers, most of whom are facing death sentences for a variety of violent crimes, agree to the mission and the possible commuting of their sentences.
First Men in the Moon First Men in the Moon (1964) Character: Constable (uncredited)
The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.
10 Rillington Place 10 Rillington Place (1971) Character: N/A
The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans.
The Early Bird The Early Bird (1965) Character: Surprised Man (uncredited)
Norman Pitkin is the assistant helping to run a small, old fashioned dairy which is threatened by a larger, modern organisation. Pitkin does his best to save the dairy (and his horse) and the usual chaos ensues
The Skull The Skull (1965) Character: Policeman
Esoterica collector Dr Maitland buys an unusual skull from his ordinary source; the artifact is what remains of the Marquis De Sade. Much too soon, Maitland discovers that the skull is turning him into a frenzied killer.
All for Mary All for Mary (1955) Character: Airline Passenger
In a Swiss Alpine resort shortly after the War an army officer and upper-class Humpy Miller both set their sights on Mary, the landlord's daughter. When the two come down with chicken pox they are put in the charge of fellow guest Miss Cartwright, who turns out to be Humpy's old nanny. The two Englishmen unite not only against her tyranny but against a dense Greek who is also after Mary.
Park Plaza 605 Park Plaza 605 (1953) Character: Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
Suave private investigator Norman Conquest intercepts a secret message and meets a beautiful but foreign blonde lady in room 605 of the Park Plaza hotel. But when Conquest wakes up in the room the next morning he is lying next to a dead body. With the mysterious blonde nowhere to be seen, Conquest soon becomes the police s number one suspect with Inspector Williams following his every move. In order to clear his name, Conquest enlists the help of Pixie Everard (Joy Shelton), but the going gets rough when he discovers that the murder is connected to a stash of stolen diamonds. As gun-happy gangs of communists and Nazi sympathizers turn up the heat, Conquest has to solve the murder whilst staying one step ahead of both the gangs and the police.
The Big Job The Big Job (1965) Character: Member of Police Choir
A gang of hapless crooks, led by Sidney James, successfully perpetrate a robbery only to be caught after the fact. Fifteen years later they emerge from prison intent on retrieving their stolen loot - and discover a police station has been built over its hiding place.
Forbidden Cargo Forbidden Cargo (1954) Character: Police Driver (uncredited)
Kenyon is a narcotics agent who, with the aid of a titled bird-watcher attempts to trap a brother and sister drug smuggling team.
Just My Luck Just My Luck (1957) Character: Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
Norman works in a jewellers workshop and fantasises (in the nicest way) about meeting the window dresser across the road from his workshop. He wants to buy her a diamond pendant but calculates it will take him over 100 years to save up for it. He is talked into betting a pound on a six horse accumulator at the Goodwood races with a slightly shady bookmaker. When he has won on the first five races, the bookie owes him over 16,000 pounds and everyone begins to worry. Everyone's future depends on a single race ... what can be done ?
Roadhouse Girl Roadhouse Girl (1953) Character: Garage Attendant (uncredited)
A middle-aged garage owner's life is turned upside down when his new mechanics gets it on with his sexy younger wife.
Hoffman Hoffman (1970) Character: Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
A businessman blackmails his young secretary into spending a weekend with him.
Dad's Army Dad's Army (1971) Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Dad's Army was a 1971 feature film based on the BBC television sitcom Dad's Army. Directed by Norman Cohen, it was filmed between series three and four and was based upon material from the early episodes of the television series. The film told the story of the Home Guard platoon's formation and their subsequent endeavours at a training exercise.
I'm All Right Jack I'm All Right Jack (1959) Character: Reporter (uncredited)
Naive Stanley Windrush looks for a career in a family business. Much to his dismay, he finds work at a munitions factory where he has to start from the bottom, while both the management and the labor union use him as a tool in their fight for power.
Carry On Jack Carry On Jack (1964) Character: Deckhand (uncredited)
Able seaman Poop-Decker signs up for adventure on the high seas with the wicked Captain Fearless. Those swabbing the decks include Juliet Mills, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Houston. The film was originally to be titled Up the Armada, but the British Board of Film Censors objected to such a rude title.
The Wooden Horse The Wooden Horse (1950) Character: German Sentry (uncredited)
True story of three British POWs and their attempt to escape from Nazi Germany
The Whisperers The Whisperers (1967) Character: Ticket Collector
Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) Character: N/A
After a team of surgeons botches his beloved wife's operation, the distraught Dr. Phibes unleashes a score of Old-Testament atrocities on his enemies.
Bless This House Bless This House (1972) Character: Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
The legendary Sid James stars as the head of a chaotic household in this movie spin-off from the hit ITV sitcom. Sid Abbott and his best mate Trevor (Peter Butterworth) enjoy home-brewing. Plans to turn their hobby into a profitable, if illicit, sideline come unstuck when a Customs and Excise officer (Terry Scott) moves in next door! What’s more, Sid’s outspoken and madcap family hinder neighbourly relations even further.
The Pirates of Blood River The Pirates of Blood River (1962) Character: Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
A group of ruthless pirates attack a 17th Century Huguenot settlement on the Isle of Devon in search of treasure and will stop at nothing to obtain it.
Carry On Behind Carry On Behind (1975) Character: Man in Audience (uncredited)
Professors Vooshka and Crump decide to visit an archaeological site to study the artifacts there. Lo and behold, it's right next to a caravan site where all manner of people are staying. With a randy Major owning the site, a snobbish mother, and the two professors' constant innuendos, the story ends with a sinking caravan site and a striptease performance as a replacement for the cabaret night.
Alive and Kicking Alive and Kicking (1959) Character: Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)
Three elderly residents of a nursing home, fed up with their monotonous existence, engineer an escape from their drab surroundings and head for an impromptu holiday on an Irish island.
The Painted Smile The Painted Smile (1962) Character: Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
Jo and Mark are working the "outraged husband" racket when they fall foul of the sinister Kleinie....
Carry On Dick Carry On Dick (1974) Character: Churchgoer (uncredited)
Dick Turpin is terrorising the countryside around Upper Dencher. Captain Fancey and Sergeant Jock Strapp plan to put an end to his escapades, and enlist the help of the Reverend Flasher. Little do they know that the priest leads a double life. Then Madame Desiree and her "Birds of Paradise" arrive in the village...
Port of Escape Port of Escape (1956) Character: Man in Pub (uncredited)
Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
The Informers The Informers (1963) Character: Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
When the detective in charge of investigating a series of bank robberies starts to get too close to the culprits, they set up a blackmail scheme to warn him off. But when the crooks begin to fall out with each other, the police learn the truth.
Carry On Regardless Carry On Regardless (1961) Character: Boxing Patron (uncredited)
After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.
High Treason High Treason (1951) Character: Detective (uncredited)
Men from Scotland Yard and military intelligence build a dossier on a sabotage ring.
The Alphabet Murders The Alphabet Murders (1965) Character: Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
The Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.
Two-Way Stretch Two-Way Stretch (1960) Character: Harold (uncredited)
Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.
La última señora Anderson La última señora Anderson (1971) Character: Policeman in Court (uncredited)
A wealthy Englishman finds his third wife dead. After the police discover that his first two wives had also died suddenly, an investigation is launched. Meanwhile, a new neighbor moves in and becomes very interested in him.



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