Erik Chitty, a renowned British actor, was born on July 8, 1907, in the charming town of Dover, situated in the picturesque county of Kent, England, United Kingdom. His illustrious acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable roles in iconic films such as "Please Sir!" (1971),"Doctor Zhivago" (1965),and "A Bridge Too Far" (1977). Throughout his life, Chitty shared a loving relationship with his wife, the talented actress Hester Bevan. Sadly, his life came to a close on July 22, 1977, in the bustling city of London, England, UK.
Personal Details
BornJul 8, 1907 Dover, Kent, England, UK
Biography
Career
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1977

A Bridge Too Far as Church Organist
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1976

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution as The Butler
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Doctor Who as Co-Ordinator Engin
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1975

One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing as Museum Guard
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1973

The Vault of Horror as Old Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
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1972

The Amazing Mr. Blunden as Mr. Claverton
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1971

The Statue as Mouser
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Please Sir! as Mr. Smith
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The Stalls of Barchester as Priest
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Lust for a Vampire as Professor Herz
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1970
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Song of Norway as Helsted
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The Railway Children as Photographer
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Doomwatch as Old Man
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1969

Arthur? Arthur! as Uncle Ratty
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1968

Please Sir! as Mr. Smith
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1967

Casino Royale as Sir James Bond's Butler (uncredited)
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Bedazzled as Seed - Sir Stanley Moon's Butler (uncredited)
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1965

Doctor Zhivago as Sergei (Old Soldier)
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1964

The Horror of It All as Grandpa Marley
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First Men in the Moon as Gibbs (uncredited)
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1962

In the Doghouse as Man thrown through window (Uncredited)
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1961

Follow That Man as Doctor
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Roommates as Elderly Man at Concert
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1960

Zoo Baby as Vulture man
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1959

Left Right and Centre as the deputy returning officer
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The Devil's Disciple as Uncle Titus
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1957
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1955

Footsteps in the Fog as Hedges
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1954

John Wesley as Georgia Trustee
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Time Is My Enemy as Ballistics Expert
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1953

The Saint's Girl Friday as Older gang member (uncredited)
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1951

Circle of Danger as Box Office Clerk
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1950

Chance of a Lifetime as Silas Pike
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Eye Witness as Judge's Clerk
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1949

Forbidden as Schofield
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All Over the Town as Frobisher
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1948

Oliver Twist as Workhouse Board Member (Uncredited)
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1940

Blackout as Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited)