About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1925-12-31
Place of birth:
Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Website:
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Norman Chappell

Overview

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

Acting
1982 Preview Actor Ambulanceman N/A
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1981 Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective Actor Parsons 58
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1976 Intimate Games Actor Principal 59
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1976 The Great Snail Race Actor Dad N/A
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1975 Carry On Laughing Actor 67
Fair
1974 The Four Musketeers Actor Submarine Inventor 60
Fair
1972 Au Pair Girls Actor Salesman 58
Average
1972 Nearest and Dearest Actor Man on Bus 58
Average
1971 Carry On Henry Actor First Plotter 59
Average
1967 How I Won the War Actor Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein 58
Average
1966 Doctor in Clover Actor Flower Delivery Man 58
Average
1965 The World of George Orwell: 1984 Actor Mr. Parsons N/A
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1964 The Beauty Jungle Actor Talk of the Town Stage Manager 58
Average
1964 Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver Actor Shoe Salesman N/A
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1964 Crooks in Cloisters Actor Benson 58
Average
1963 Girl in the Headlines Actor Police Photographer 58
Average
1963 The Punch and Judy Man Actor Footman 59
Average
1962 Jigsaw Actor Andy Roach 59
Average
1961 The Day the Earth Caught Fire Actor Hotel Receptionist (uncredited) 60
Fair
1961 Petticoat Pirates Actor Johnson 58
Average