fiction.wikisort.org - ActorErik Chitty (8 July 1907 in Dover, Kent[1] – 22 July 1977 Brent, Middlesex[2]), was an English stage, film and television actor.[3][4][5]
English actor
For the Canadian speedway rider, see Eric Chitty.
Erik Chitty |
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Born | (1907-07-08)8 July 1907
Dover, Kent, UK |
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Died | 22 July 1977(1977-07-22) (aged 70)
Brent, Middlesex, UK |
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Alma mater | RADA |
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Occupation | Actor |
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Years active | 1937-1977 |
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Spouse(s) | Hester Bevan |
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Early life
Chitty was the son of a flour miller, Frederick Walter Chitty and his wife Ethel Elsie Assistance née Franklin; they married in 1902. He attended Dover College and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was one of the founders of the Cambridge University Mummers, before training at RADA and becoming a professional actor.[6] He then ran his own repertory company in Frinton-on-Sea.
Personal life
Chitty and former actress Hester Bevan married 1936, and they had two daughters and one son. He was also a keen genealogist.[7]
Television career
Early television (1936–1939)
Chitty was an early player in the fledgling BBC television, which started in November 1936 until it was closed at the beginning of the War.
- Pyramus And Thisbe, 23 July 1937, Snout[8]
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, 2 March 1938, Guildenstern[9]
- Henry IV 22 march 1938, "Valet" [10]
- The White Chateau, 11 November 1938[upper-alpha 1], Trooper of Uhlans/Orderly/Linesman[11]
- Edna's Fruit Hat, 27 jan 1939, Cousin Sid[12]
- The Tempest, 5 Feb 1939, Boatswain[13]
- The Unquiet Spirit, 7 March 1939 "Hall Porter"[14]
- Katharine and Petruchio, 12 April 1939, "A Tailor"[15]
- Annajanska, The Bolsjevik Empress 2 May 1939, "Stammfest" [16]
- The Day is Gone, 4 August 1939, Radio announcer's voice [17]
- The Advantages of Paternity 12 May 1939, "Brunov"[18][19]
Television post-war (1946 onwards)
His television credits included a major role as the aged "Mr Smith" in Please Sir!, and multiple appearances in Dad's Army, Raffles, Doctor Who, Danger Man, Maigret, Man About the House and The Goodies.[20][4] He appeared in the TV musical Pickwick for the BBC in 1969.[21]
Filmography
Notes
- Armistice Day, 20th anniversary
References
- GRO Register of Births: SEP 1907 2a 1113 / 1713 DOVER - Erik Chitty
- GRO Register of Deaths: SEP 1977 11 0672 BRENT - Erik Chitty, born 8 July 1907
- "Erik Chitty - Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- "Erik Chitty". Archived from the original on 15 Jan 2009.
- "Erik Chitty". www.aveleyman.com.
- Fabrique. "Eric Chitty — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk.
- "Chitty of London: genealogy and family history". chittyoflondon.awardspace.co.uk.
- Radio Times (23 Jul 1937), Pyramus And Thisbe, vol. 56, BBC Television, p. 46
- Radio Times (2 Mar 1938), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, vol. 58, BBC Television, p. 18
- Radio Times (22 Mar 1938), Henry IV, vol. 58, BBC Television, p. 17
- Radio Times (11 Nov 1938), The White Chateau, vol. 61, BBC Television, p. 18
- Radio Times (27 Jan 1939), Edna's Fruit Hat, vol. 62, BBC Television, p. 17
- Radio Times (5 Feb 1939), The Tempest, vol. 62, BBC Television, p. 12
- Radio Times (7 Mar 1939), The Unquiet Spirit, vol. 62, BBC Television, p. 16
- Radio Times (7 Apr 1939), Katharine and Petruchio, vol. 63, BBC Television, p. 17
- Radio Times (2 May 1939), Annajanska, The Bolsjevik Empress, vol. 63, BBC Television, p. 15
- Radio Times (4 Aug 1939), The Day is Gone, vol. 64, BBC Television, p. 17}
- Radio Times (12 May 1939), The Advantages of Paternity, vol. 63, BBC Television, p. 15
- The Advantages of Paternity (1939) at IMDb
- McFarlane, Brian (2016). The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition. OUP.
- "Pickwick (1969)".
External links
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