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Erik 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]

Erik Chitty
Born	(1907-07-08)8 July 1907 Dover, Kent, UK
Died	22 July 1977(1977-07-22) (aged 70) Brent, Middlesex, UK
Alma mater	RADA
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1937-1977
Spouse(s)	Hester Bevan
Children	Ann Hilary Richard

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

References

External links

• Erik Chitty at IMDb
• Erik Chitty – BBC Guide to Comedy
• Erik Chitty – Movies.com website

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