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George Hilsdon

1907 – 1982 · West Ham, London, England, UK · Active 1945–1983

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.

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Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961 ★ 6.3
as 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.

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Filmography

71 credits
1980s 3 credits
1983
Movie ★ 4.8
1981
Movie ★ 7.4
1980
Sunday Lovers as Hotel receptionist (segment "An Englishman's Home") (as George Hillsden)
Movie ★ 5.8
1970s 17 credits
1978
Hazell as Fred Hazell
TV ★ 5.2
1976
Star Maidens as Desk Sergeant
TV ★ 3.9
1975
Carry On Behind as Man in Audience (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1975
Rumpole of the Bailey as Percy Timson
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Carry On Dick as Churchgoer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
The Ruling Class as Lord (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1972
Bless This House as Policeman Outside Magistrates Court (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Movie ★ 7.3
1971
Dulcima as Blake
Movie ★ 7.3
1971
Movie ★ 6.7
1971
The Fourth Victim as Policeman in Court (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Dad's Army as Townsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
Carry On at Your Convenience as Factory Worker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1970
Hoffman as Ticket Collector Kings Cross (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1970
The Breaking of Bumbo as Tussauds Guard
Movie ★ 4.7
1970
The Misfit as Taxi Driver
TV ★ 9.0
1960s 27 credits
1969
Movie ★ 7.3
1967
The Dirty Dozen as Medical Officer at Hanging (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1967
The Whisperers as Ticket Collector
Movie ★ 6.5
1966
That Riviera Touch as Customs Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1966
Press for Time as Man Delivering Newspapers (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1965
The Big Job as Member of Police Choir
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
The Skull as Policeman
Movie ★ 6.1
1965
The Alphabet Murders as Gaming Club Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1965
The Early Bird as Surprised Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1964
First Men in the Moon as Constable (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb as Reporter at Opening of Mummy Exhibition (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1964
Carry On Jack as Deckhand (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1964
TV ★ 7.2
1963
The Informers as Ruskin's Henchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1963
The Day of the Triffids as Man in Train Station (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1963
A Stitch in Time as Hospital Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1963
Doctor in Distress as Police Constable (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1962
The Pirates of Blood River as Penal Colony Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1962
The Painted Smile as Police Officer at St. Pancras (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1961
What a Whopper as Monster Maker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
Movie ★ 5.0
1961
Carry On Regardless as Boxing Patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
Beat Girl as Strip Club patron (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1960
Jazz Boat as Market Trader
Movie ★ 6.4
1960
Two-Way Stretch as Harold (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1960
The Criminal as Trustee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 23 credits
1959
I'm All Right Jack as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1959
Alive and Kicking as Russian Trawlerman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1959
Strictly Confidential as Police Constable (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1958
Innocent Sinners as Court Usher
Movie ★ 7.5
1958
Movie ★ 6.6
1957
Movie ★ 5.5
1957
Small Hotel as American Air Force Officer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Just My Luck as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1956
Port of Escape as Man in Pub (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1956
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Photographer at Airport (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1955
The Ladykillers as Security Van Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1955
All for Mary as Airline Passenger
Movie ★ 6.7
1955
Man of the Moment as Swedish Delegate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1954
Forbidden Cargo as Police Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1954
The Gay Dog as Bookmaker
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
Roadhouse Girl as Garage Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.9
1953
Park Plaza 605 as Russian Embassy Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.7
1953
Rough Shoot as Police Constable (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1952
The Gambler and the Lady as Tic Tac Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1951
High Treason as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
One Wild Oat as Gilbey's Employee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1950
The Wooden Horse as German Sentry (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Movie ★ 6.4
1940s 1 credit
1945
The Agitator as Man Leaving Factory (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3