Norman Chappell

Norman Chappell was an English character actor, known for numerous roles in television and film.

Biography

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. 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".

Selected filmography

The Day the Earth Caught Fire – Hotel receptionist Petticoat Pirates – JohnsonThe Pot Carriers – Prisoner RobertJigsaw – Andy RoachThe Punch and Judy Man – FootmanCarry On Cabby – Allbright80,000 Suspects – Welford Girl in the Headlines – Police photographerComedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver – Shoe salesmanThe Beauty Jungle – Talk of the Town stage manager Crooks in Cloisters – BensonDoctor in Clover – Flower delivery man How I Won the War – Soldier at AlameinThe Mini-Affair – Theatre managerJourney to Midnight – Friar Tuck Toomorrow – Stage door keeper Carry On Loving – Mr. Thrush Carry On Henry – First plotterThe Magnificent Six and 1/2: Up the Creek Au Pair Girls – SalesmanNearest and Dearest – Man on busSome Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em Crossing the Road and Phoning the Doctor/Wendy House – Mr. Faraday/CyrilLove Thy Neighbour – Indian conductorPercy's Progress – Valet The Four Musketeers – Submarine inventorIntimate Games – PrincipalDangerous Davies – The Last Detective - ParsonsThe Gaffer (TV series) - Patient