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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 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | RADA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Dawn Chinnery (1927-1998) Pat Kerr (2000-2012) (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).
Chinnery was also an artist and painter.[9][10][11]
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