1981Nominee
Best Performance
An American Werewolf in London
George Hilsdon
Actor
West Ham, London, England, UK
April 25, 1907
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1967Winner
Best Performance
The Dirty Dozen
1956Nominee
Best Performance
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Career Highlights
1953Highlight
Best Performance
Roadhouse Girl
1971Highlight
Best Performance
The Abominable Dr. Phibes
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An American Werewolf in London
The Dirty Dozen
The Man Who Knew Too Much