Dennis Chinnery
Dennis Chinnery | |
|---|---|
 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 |
Pat Kerr (before 2012) |
Dennis Chinnery (14 May 1927 – 29 February 2012) was a British actor, noted for his performances in television.[1][2]
Following w:National service in the Royal 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 in Romford, Essex, to Arthur F. Chinnery and his wife Dorothy (née Mills).
Chinnery was also an artist and painter.[9][10][11]
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
References
- ^ "Dennis Chinnery (1926–2012)". Doctor Who News. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
- ^ III, Harris M. Lentz (19 April 2013). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2012. McFarland. ISBN 9781476603858 – via Google Books.
- ^ Webber, Richard (31 January 2011). Fifty Years Of Hancock's Half Hour. Random House. ISBN 9781446409985 – via Google Books.
- ^ Fabrique. "Dennis Chinnery — RADA". www.rada.ac.uk.
- ^ Wearing, J. P. (16 September 2014). The London Stage 1950-1959: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780810893085 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Dennis Chinnery". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "BBC - Doctor Who Classic Episode Guide - The Chase - Details". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Dennis Chinnery". BFI.
- ^ "Dennis Chinnery". www.tonyhancockarchives.org.uk.
- ^ "Dennis Chinnery (1926-2012)".
- ^ "Redgrave Theatre". www.farnhamtheatre.co.uk.
Obituary with the correct date of birth
