Norman Chappell
Actor
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".
Filmography
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as Hotel Receptionist (uncredited) 1961
Carry On Cabby
as Allbright 1963
Carry On Henry
as Plotter 1971
How I Won the War
as Henry Bridgehouse, soldier at Alamein 1967
Au Pair Girls
as Salesman 1972
Jigsaw
as Andy Roach 1962
That's Carry On!
as Allbright (archive footage) (uncredited) 1977
Crooks in Cloisters
as Benson 1964
Doctor in Clover
as Flower Delivery Man (uncredited) 1966
The Punch and Judy Man
as Footman 1963
Intimate Games
as Principal 1976
Doctor in Trouble
as Waiter (uncredited) 1970
The Beauty Jungle
as Talk of the Town Stage Manager (uncredited) 1964
Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective
as Parsons 1981
Girl in the Headlines
as Police Photographer 1963
Nearest and Dearest
as Man on Bus 1972