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Norman Chappell

Dec 31, 1925 - Jul 21, 1983 (57 years old) in Lucknow, United Provinces, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]

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

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The Avengers
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Ooh La La!
Gendarme
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The Likely Lads
Archie
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Danger UXB
Corporal Mould
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The Larkins
Sid Gannett
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Whoops Baghdad
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Carry On Laughing
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The Four Musketeers
Submarine Inventor
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
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How I Won the War
Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein

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