Dennis Chinnery
British actor (1927–2012)
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Dennis Chinnery (14 May 1927 – 29 February 2012) was a British actor, noted for his performances in television.[1][2]
14 May 1927
Dennis Chinnery | |
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 in Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks (1975) | |
| Born | Dennis Arthur Robert Chinnery 14 May 1927 |
| Died | 29 February 2012 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | RADA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse(s) |
Dawn Chinnery (m. 1947–1998)Pat Kerr (m. 2000) |
Following National service in the navy, he studied acting at RADA, graduating in 1949.[3][4] His theatre work included appearances at the Old Vic.[5]
His TV credits include: Hancock's Half Hour, Dixon of Dock Green, Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, The Saint, The Avengers, The Prisoner, The Champions, Public Eye, Special Branch, Oh, Brother!, The Laughter of a Fool, Thriller and Survivors.[6]
He also appeared in three Doctor Who serials - The Chase,[7] Genesis of the Daleks and The Twin Dilemma.[8] The character Dr Chinnery in The League of Gentlemen was named after him. He was born at Romford, Essex, to Arthur F Chinnery and his wife Dorothy (née Mills).
Partial filmography
- Three Steps to the Gallows (1953) - Bill Adams, 2nd Officer
- Escape by Night (1953) - Reporter (uncredited)
- The Embezzler (1954) - Bank Clerk
- Delayed Action (1954) - Bank cashier
- Hour of Decision (1957) - Studio Photographer
- The Plague of the Zombies (1966) - Constable Christian
- The Body Stealers (1969) - 1st Control Officer
- Crossplot (1969) - First reporter
- All the Way Up (1970) - Makepiece's Chauffeur
- Percy (1971) - Newsreader (uncredited)
- Bullseye! (1990) - 2nd Vault Guard
