William Chappell | |
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Born | William Evelyn Chappell 27 September 1907 Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England |
Died | 1 January 1994 Rye, East Sussex, England | (aged 86)
Other names | Billy Chappell |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, ballet designer and director |
Years active | 1930s – 1970s |
William Chappell (27 September 1907 – 1 January 1994) was a British dancer, ballet designer and director. He is most noted for his designs for more than 40 ballets or revues, including many of the early works of Sir Frederick Ashton and Dame Ninette de Valois.