Norman Chappell (31 December 1925,

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– 21 July 1983) was an English character actor, known for numerous roles in television and film.

Biography

Born in India, during the

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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'' (1961) – Hotel receptionist (uncredited) * ''

Petticoat Pirates ''Petticoat Pirates'' is a 1961 British comedy film directed by David MacDonald and starring Charlie Drake, Anne Heywood, Cecil Parker, John Turner and Thorley Walters Thorley Swinstead Walters (12 May 1913 – 6 July 1991) was an English c ...

'' (1961) – Johnson * ''

The Pot Carriers ''The Pot Carriers'' is a 1962 British comedy-drama film directed by Peter Graham Scott and produced by Gordon Scott for ABPC. It stars Ronald Fraser, Paul Massie, Carole Lesley and Dennis Price. The film is largely set in Wandsworth pris ...

'' (1962) – Prisoner Robert * '' Jigsaw'' (1962) – Andy Roach * '' The Punch and Judy Man'' (1963) – Footman * ''

Carry On Cabby ''Carry On Cabby'' is a 1963 British comedy film, the seventh in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). Released on 7 November 1963, it was the first to have a screenplay written by Talbot Rothwell (although the first screenplay "To ...

'' (1963) – Allbright * '' 80,000 Suspects'' (1963) – Welford (uncredited) * '' Girl in the Headlines'' (1963) – Police photographer * ''Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver'' (1964) – Shoe salesman * ''

The Beauty Jungle ''The Beauty Jungle'' (also known as Contest Girl) is a 1964 British film directed by Val Guest. Plot Shirley lives in Bristol. While on a seaside holiday at Butlins holiday camp a young typist Shirley Freeman (Janette Scott) is persuaded by ...

'' (1964) – Talk of the Town stage manager (uncredited) * ''

Crooks in Cloisters ''Crooks in Cloisters'' is a 1964 British comedy film directed by Jeremy Summers and starring Ronald Fraser as 'Little Walter', the leader of a gang of forgers, including Barbara Windsor as 'Bikini', Bernard Cribbins as 'Squirts', Melvyn Hayes ...

'' (1964) – Benson * ''

Doctor in Clover ''Doctor in Clover'' is a British comedy film released in 1966, starring Leslie Phillips. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Richard Gordon. It is the sixth of the seven films in the ''Doctor'' series. The film was released i ...

'' (1966) – Flower delivery man (uncredited) * ''

How I Won the War ''How I Won the War'' is a 1967 British black comedy film starring Michael Crawford, Jack MacGowran, Roy Kinnear, Lee Montague, and John Lennon in his only non-musical acting role. The film, which was directed and produced by Richard Lester, is b ...

'' (1967) – Soldier at Alamein * ''

The Mini-Affair ''The Mini-Affair'' is a 1967 British romantic comedy film directed by Robert Amram, and starring Georgie Fame, Rosemary Nicols and John Clive. Music is provided by the Bee Gees. Plot summary A leading pop star is kidnapped in swinging London. ...

'' (1967) – Theatre manager * ''

Journey to Midnight ''Journey to Midnight'' is a 1971 British made-for-television horror film featuring two episodes derived from the 1968–1969 anthology television series ''Journey to the Unknown'' starring Chad Everett and Julie Harris, directed by Roy Ward Bak ...

'' (1968) – Friar Tuck (episode 'Poor Butterfly') * '' Toomorrow'' (1970) – Stage door keeper (uncredited) * '' Carry On Loving'' (1970) – Mr. Thrush (scenes deleted) * '' Carry On Henry'' (1971) – First plotter * ''

The Magnificent Six and 1/2 ''The Magnificent Six and 1/2'' was a British comedy film series for the Children's Film Foundation. Based on Hal Roach's popular Our Gang series of shorts, "Six and 1/2" followed a group of seven children on their fun misadventures. Created by ...

'': ''Up the Creek'' (1971) * ''

Au Pair Girls ''Au Pair Girls'' is a 1972 British sex comedy film directed by Val Guest. It stars Gabrielle Drake, Astrid Frank, Me Me Lai and Nancie Wait. Part of the British 1970s softcore sex comedy genre, the film also includes appearances by mainstre ...

'' (1972) – Salesman * '' Nearest and Dearest'' (1972) – Man on bus * ''

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em ''Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'' is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC1, created and written by Raymond Allen and starring Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. It was first broadcast in 1973 and ran for two series, including two Christmas special ...

'' (1973/1978) Crossing the Road and Phoning the Doctor/Wendy House – Mr. Faraday/Cyril * '' Love Thy Neighbour'' (1973) – Indian conductor * ''

Percy's Progress ''Percy's Progress'' is a 1974 British comedy film directed by Ralph Thomas. It was written by Sid Colin, Harry H. Corbett and Ian La Frenais. It was released in the United States under the title ''It's Not the Size That Counts''. The US ...

'' (1974) – Valet (uncredited) * '' The Four Musketeers'' (1974) – Submarine inventor * ''

Intimate Games ''Intimate Games'' is a 1976 British comedy film directed by Tudor Gates and Martin Campbell and starring George Baker, Anna Bergman and Ian Hendry.Pym p.634 It was shot at Twickenham Studios and on location in Oxford Oxford () is a city ...

'' (1976) – Principal * '' Dangerous Davies – The Last Detective'' (TVM, 1980) - Parsons

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chappell, Norman 1925 births 1985 deaths English male film actors English male television actors 20th-century English male actors British people in colonial India