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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 84) | (aged
Alma mater | RADA |
Occupation | Actor |
Spouse(s) | Pat Kerr (?-2012) (his death) |
Dennis Chinnery (14 May 1927 – 29 February 2012) was a British actor, noted for his performances in television. [1] [2]
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).
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