Norman Chappell
Known for Acting · 39 credits
- Born
- 1925-12-31
- Died
- 1983-07-21
- Place of birth
- Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
- Also known as
- Norman George Chappell
Biography
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".
Known For
TV Shows (16)
The Avengers
1961
as Forbes / Fowler
Playhouse
1974
as Ambulance Man
Theatre 625
1964
as Tom Parsons
Danger UXB
1979
as Corporal Mould
The Larkins
1958
as Sid Gannett
Man About the House
1973
as Mr Morris
Ooh La La!
1968
as Gendarme
All Gas and Gaiters
1967
as Mr Fox
Carry On Laughing
1975
as Lord Burleigh / King Harold / Sir William / Potter / Ambulance Driver / Businessman
The Likely Lads
1964
as Archie
Zodiac
1974
as Dobbs
The Galton & Simpson Playhouse
1977
as The Other Man
Whoops Baghdad
1973
as Imshi
Men of Affairs
1973
as Fritz
One-Upmanship
1976
Dawson and Friends
1977
as Various
Movies (23)
The Four Musketeers
1974
as Submarine Inventor
Toomorrow
1970
as Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)
Jigsaw
1962
as Andy Roach
Au Pair Girls
1972
as Salesman
Doctor in Clover
1966
as Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
1961
as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
How I Won the War
1967
as Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein
Doctor in Trouble
1970
as Waiter (uncredited)
That's Carry On!
1977
as Allbright (archive footage) (uncredited)
Carry On Henry
1971
as Plotter
Intimate Games
1976
as Principal
Carry On Cabby
1963
as Allbright
Girl in the Headlines
1963
as Police Photographer
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
as Parsons
The World of George Orwell: 1984
1965
as Mr. Parsons
Crooks in Cloisters
1964
as Benson
The Beauty Jungle
1964
as Talk of the Town Stage Manager (uncredited)
Petticoat Pirates
1961
as Johnson
Preview
1982
as Ambulanceman
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
1964
as Shoe Salesman
The Punch and Judy Man
1963
as Footman
Nearest and Dearest
1972
as Man on Bus
The Great Snail Race
1976
as Dad
About Norman Chappell
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"… With 39 credits spanning from 1958 to 1982, Norman Chappell has appeared in 23 films and 16 TV shows.
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Most Popular Norman Chappell Movies
- The Four Musketeers (1974) — as Submarine Inventor
- Toomorrow (1970) — as Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)
- Jigsaw (1962) — as Andy Roach
- Au Pair Girls (1972) — as Salesman
- Doctor in Clover (1966) — as Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)
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