Chris Chittell

Chris Chittell
BEM
Born
Christopher John Chittell

(1948-05-19) 19 May 1948 (age 76)
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active1964–present
Known forRole of Eric Pollard in Emmerdale
Spouses
Caroline Hunt
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(m. 1979; div. 2005)​
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(m. 2016)​
Children2

Christopher John Chittell BEM (born 19 May 1948) is an English actor, known for his role as Eric Pollard in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He has portrayed the role since 1986, making him the longest-serving cast member in the soap's history.[1]

  1. ^ Dainty, Sophie (3 August 2017). "Emmerdale star Chris Chittell would leave if Eric Pollard stopped getting decent storylines". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 26 February 2021.