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Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1925-12-31

Day of Death

1983-07-21

Place of Birth

Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]

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 (23)

⭐ 0 Role: Ambulanceman

Preview

1982
⭐ 6.2 Role: Parsons

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective

1981
⭐ 5.8 Role: Allbright (archive footage) (uncredited)

That's Carry On!

1977
⭐ 5.7 Role: Principal

Intimate Games

1976
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Dad

The Great Snail Race

1976
⭐ 6.5 Role: Submarine Inventor

The Four Musketeers

1974
⭐ 4.6 Role: Salesman

Au Pair Girls

1972
⭐ 7.1 Role: Man on Bus

Nearest and Dearest

1972
⭐ 6.1 Role: Plotter

Carry On Henry

1971
⭐ 4.4 Role: Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)

Toomorrow

1970
⭐ 5.0 Role: Waiter (uncredited)

Doctor in Trouble

1970
⭐ 5.6 Role: Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein

How I Won the War

1967
⭐ 5.8 Role: Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)

Doctor in Clover

1966
⭐ 7.0 Role: Mr. Parsons

The World of George Orwell: 1984

1965
⭐ 5.3 Role: Talk of the Town Stage Manager (uncredited)

The Beauty Jungle

1964