Known for Acting
Birthday
May 14, 1927
Place of Birth
Romford, Essex, England, UK
Biography
Dennis Chinnery was a British actor, noted for his performances in television. Following National service in the navy, he studied acting at RADA, graduating in 1949. His theatre work included appearances at the Old Vic. 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. He also appeared in three Doctor Who serials - The Chase, Genesis of the Daleks and The Twin Dilemma. 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). Chinnery was also an artist and painter.

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

The Saint

The Avengers

Crown Court

Theatre 625

The Prisoner

BBC2 Play of the Week

The Champions

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes

Public Eye

Hancock's Half Hour

Reilly: Ace of Spies

Target

Lady Killers

Manhunt

The Misfit
Rogues' Gallery