Norman 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".
Filmography
Preview
1982
as Ambulanceman
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
1981
as Parsons
That's Carry On!
1977
as Allbright (archive footage) (uncredited)
Intimate Games
1976
as Principal
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The Great Snail Race
1976
as Dad
The Four Musketeers
1974
as Submarine Inventor
Au Pair Girls
1972
as Salesman
Nearest and Dearest
1972
as Man on Bus
Carry On Henry
1971
as Plotter
Toomorrow
1970
as Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)
Doctor in Trouble
1970
as Waiter (uncredited)
How I Won the War
1967
as Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein
Doctor in Clover
1966
as Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)
The World of George Orwell: 1984
1965
as Mr. Parsons
The Beauty Jungle
1964
as Talk of the Town Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
1964
as Shoe Salesman
Crooks in Cloisters
1964
as Benson
Girl in the Headlines
1963
as Police Photographer
Carry On Cabby
1963
as Allbright
The Punch and Judy Man
1963
as Footman
Jigsaw
1962
as Andy Roach
Petticoat Pirates
1961
as Johnson
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
1961
as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)