Norman Chappell

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".

Known For

The Four Musketeers

as Submarine Inventor

The Day the Earth Caught Fire

as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)

The Avengers

The Avengers

as Forbes

The Avengers

as Fowler

Carry On Henry

as First Plotter

How I Won the War

as Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein

Au Pair Girls

as Salesman

Jigsaw

as Andy Roach

The Punch and Judy Man

as Footman