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Erik Chitty
Born(1907-07-08)8 July 1907
Dover, Kent, England
Died22 July 1977(1977-07-22) (aged 70)
Brent, Middlesex, England
OccupationActor
Years active1937-1977
SpouseHester Bevan
Children3

Erik Chitty (8 July 1907 in Dover, Kent[1] – 22 July 1977 Brent, Middlesex[2]), was an English film and television actor.[3][4]

Early life

Chitty was the son of a flour miller. 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. He then ran his own repertory company in Frinton-on-Sea.

Career

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.[5][3] He appeared in the TV musical Pickwick for the BBC in 1969.[6]

Filmography

Personal life

Chitty was married to the former actress Hester Bevan and had two daughters and one son. He was also a keen genealogist.[7]

References

  1. ^ GRO Register of Births: SEP 1907 2a 1113 / 1713 DOVER - Erik Chitty, mmn = unknown
  2. ^ GRO Register of Deaths: SEP 1977 11 0672 BRENT - Erik Chitty, born 8 July 1907
  3. ^ a b "Erik Chitty".
  4. ^ "Erik Chitty". www.aveleyman.com.
  5. ^ McFarlane, Brian (16 May 2016). "The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition". Oxford University Press – via Google Books.
  6. ^ "Pickwick (1969)".
  7. ^ "Chitty of London: genealogy and family history". chittyoflondon.awardspace.co.uk.
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