Dennis Chinnery
Known For
Acting
Born
1927-05-14 in Romford, Essex, England, UK
Died
2012-02-29
Biography
Dennis Chinnery was a British actor, noted for his performances in television. Following National service in the navy, he studied acting at RADA, graduating in 1949. His theatre work included appearances at the Old Vic. His TV credits include: Hancock's Half Hour, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, The Saint, The Avengers, The Prisoner, The Champions, Public Eye, Special Branch, Oh, Brother!, The Laughter of a Fool, Thriller and Survivors. He also appeared in three Doctor Who serials - The Chase, Genesis of the Daleks and The Twin Dilemma. The character Dr Chinnery in The League of Gentlemen was named after him. He was born at Romford, Essex, to Arthur F Chinnery and his wife Dorothy (née Mills). Chinnery was also an artist and painter.
Most Known For
Doctor Who
as Sylvest
Doctor Who
as Gharman
The Saint
as Carson
The Avengers
as Dobson
Theatre 625
as Allbright
Crown Court
as Inspector Mortlock
Public Eye
as Creeley
The Prisoner
as Gunther
The Champions
as Bridges
Hancock's Half Hour
as First Officer
BBC2 Play of the Week
as Someone
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
as Morey
Target
as Manning
Lady Killers
as Albert Burton
Manhunt
as Ramaud
Reilly: Ace of Spies
as Markstein
Mapp & Lucia
as Mr McConnell, Gazette Editor
The Misfit
as Committee Member
Rogues' Gallery
as Mr. 'Town'
Crossplot
as First Reporter