Norman Chappell
Known For
Acting
Born
1925-12-31 in Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Died
1983-07-21
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".
Most Known For
The Avengers
The Avengers
as Forbes
The Avengers
as Fowler
Playhouse
as Ambulance Man
Theatre 625
as Tom Parsons
The Likely Lads
as Archie
Man About the House
as Mr Morris
Carry On Laughing
as Lord Burleigh
Carry On Laughing
as King Harold
Carry On Laughing
as Sir William
Carry On Laughing
as Potter
Carry On Laughing
as Ambulance Driver
Carry On Laughing
as Businessman
The Larkins
as Sid Gannett
Ooh La La!
as Gendarme
Danger UXB
as Corporal Mould
The Four Musketeers
as Submarine Inventor
All Gas and Gaiters
as Mr Fox
Whoops Baghdad
as Imshi
Preview
as Ambulanceman