Actor info
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Name :
Norman Chappell
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Born :
December 31, 1925 in Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India] (57 years at death)
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Died :
July 21, 1983
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
23 films (1961–1982)
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Also known as :
Norman George Chappell
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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".
Notable films
- Preview (1982) as Ambulanceman
- Intimate Games (1976) as Principal
- The Four Musketeers (1974) as Submarine Inventor
- Carry On Henry (1971) as Plotter
- The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
