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Dennis Chinnery

May 14, 1927 - Feb 29, 2012 (84 years old) in Romford, Essex, England, UK

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.

Known For

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Hancock's Half Hour
First Officer
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Doctor Who
Sylvest
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The Avengers
Dobson
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The Saint
Carson
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Crown Court
Inspector Mortlock
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The Champions
Bridges
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The Prisoner
Gunther
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Public Eye
Creeley
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The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Morey
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Manhunt
Ramaud

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