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Norman Chappell
Born 1925-12-31Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Norman Chappell (31 December 1925, Lucknow, India – 21 July 1983) was an English character actor, known for numerous roles in television and film. Born in India during the British Raj, Chappell appeared mainly in television series as a character actor, usually in light comedy roles. He was best known for his roles in the Carry On films and in The Avengers (five appearances "Dead of Winter", "The Gilded Cage", "Dial A Deadly Number", "Dance with Death" and "Fog"). He often portrayed slightly pompous types of which his role in "The Gilded Cage" was a good example. He also appeared in a number of comedy sketches performed in the early 3-2-1 TV shows hosted by "Ted Rogers".
Screen work
Movies & roles
PreviewAmbulancemanDangerous Davies: The Last DetectiveParsonsThat's Carry On!Allbright (archive footage) (uncredited)Intimate GamesPrincipalThe Great Snail RaceDadThe Four MusketeersSubmarine InventorAu Pair GirlsSalesmanNearest and DearestMan on BusCarry On HenryPlotterToomorrowStage Door Keeper (uncredited)Doctor in TroubleWaiter (uncredited)How I Won the WarHenry Bridgehouse, soldier at AlameinDoctor in CloverFlower Delivery Man (uncredited)The World of George Orwell: 1984Mr. ParsonsThe Beauty JungleTalk of the Town Stage Manager (uncredited)Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud CarverShoe SalesmanCrooks in CloistersBensonGirl in the HeadlinesPolice PhotographerCarry On CabbyAllbrightThe Punch and Judy ManFootmanJigsawAndy RoachPetticoat PiratesJohnsonThe Day the Earth Caught FireHotel Receptionist (uncredited)