Acting
Norman Chappell
EN cinema · 23 credits
Born
31 December 1925
Died
21 July 1983 (aged 57)
Birthplace
Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]
Also known as Norman George Chappell
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".
Known for
Filmography
Preview
as Ambulanceman
That's Carry On!
as Allbright (archive footage) (uncredited)
Intimate Games
as Principal
The Four Musketeers
as Submarine Inventor
Nearest and Dearest
as Man on Bus
Au Pair Girls
as Salesman
Carry On Henry
as Plotter
Doctor in Trouble
as Waiter (uncredited)
Toomorrow
as Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)
How I Won the War
as Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein
Doctor in Clover
as Flower Delivery Man (uncredited)
The World of George Orwell: 1984
as Mr. Parsons
Crooks in Cloisters
as Benson
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
1964
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver
as Shoe Salesman
The Beauty Jungle
as Talk of the Town Stage Manager (uncredited)
The Punch and Judy Man
as Footman
Girl in the Headlines
as Police Photographer
Carry On Cabby
as Allbright
Jigsaw
as Andy Roach
Petticoat Pirates
as Johnson
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)