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Erik Chitty
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Erik Chitty

1907 – 1977 · Dover, Kent, England, UK · Active 1938–1978

Born in 1907 in Dover, Kent, Erik Chitty was an English actor whose career spanned several decades, culminating in memorable roles in cult cinema. He appeared in Casino Royale (1967) as well as Bedazzled (1967), showcasing his versatility in both comedic and dramatic contexts. Chitty also played a part in The Vault of Horror (1973), contributing to the film's exploration of horror anthology narratives. His performances in these films reflect the eccentricities of the genre, making him a noteworthy figure in the landscape of cult and exploitation cinema.

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The Vault of Horror

The Vault of Horror

1973 ★ 6.3
as Old Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")

The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.

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Filmography

101 credits
1970s 30 credits
1978
Movie ★ 7.0
1977
A Bridge Too Far as Church Organist
Movie ★ 7.2
1977
Hazlitt in Love as Goldsmith
Movie
1976
Loyalties as Treisure
Movie
1976
Movie ★ 6.2
1976
Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin as Co-Ordinator Engin
Movie ★ 8.5
1976
Movie ★ 3.5
1975
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
Movie ★ 7.0
1974
Fall of Eagles as Hertling
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Churchill's People as Dr Ezekiel Hopkins
TV ★ 5.0
1974
Fall of Eagles as Hertling (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1974
TV ★ 6.0
1973
The Vault of Horror as Old Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Movie ★ 6.3
1973
Going Dutch as Mr. Molenaar
Movie ★ 7.3
1973
Man About the House as Magistrate
TV ★ 7.1
1972
The Amazing Mr. Blunden as Mr. Claverton
Movie ★ 6.6
1972
TV ★ 6.0
1972
Sykes as Harbottle
TV ★ 6.7
1971
Lust for a Vampire as Professor Herz
Movie ★ 5.9
1971
The Statue as Mouser
Movie ★ 4.8
1971
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Please Sir! as Mr. Smith
Movie ★ 5.7
1971
TV ★ 7.4
1970
Song of Norway as Helsted
Movie ★ 5.3
1970
Movie ★ 8.0
1970
The Railway Children as Photographer
Movie ★ 6.7
1970
Doomwatch as Old Man
TV ★ 6.4
1970
The Goodies as Eye Witness, The Second Judge
TV ★ 7.5
1970
Play for Today as Mr. Cawser
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 39 credits
1969
Arthur? Arthur! as Uncle Ratty
Movie ★ 3.8
1969
Strange Report as Keymaker
TV ★ 7.7
1968
Please Sir! as Mr. Smith
TV ★ 7.0
1968
Ooh La La! as Gerome
TV ★ 10.0
1968
Dad's Army as Mr Sedgewick
TV ★ 7.4
1968
Dad's Army as Mr Clerk
TV ★ 7.4
1967
Bedazzled as Seed - Sir Stanley Moon's Butler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1967
Casino Royale as Sir James Bond's Butler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1966
Movie ★ 7.2
1966
The World in Silence as Dr. Hammond
Movie
1966
King of the River as Captain Dan Farley
TV ★ 7.0
1965
Doctor Zhivago as Sergei (Old Soldier)
Movie ★ 7.6
1965
Movie
1965
TV ★ 5.3
1965
TV ★ 4.3
1965
The World of Wooster as Mr Anstruther
TV ★ 7.0
1965
Out of the Unknown as Dr. Hammond
TV ★ 7.1
1964
The Horror of It All as Grandpa Marley
Movie ★ 4.8
1964
First Men in the Moon as Gibbs (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
TV ★ 6.7
1964
The Wednesday Play as Old Bailey Judge
TV ★ 5.2
1964
Story Parade as Mr. Harley
TV ★ 8.0
1964
Theatre 625 as General Ffoliott
TV ★ 7.2
1964
TV ★ 7.2
1963
Doctor Who as Co-Ordinator Engin
TV ★ 7.9
1963
Doctor Who as Charles Preslin
TV ★ 7.9
1963
Festival as Joshua
TV ★ 8.0
1962
In the Doghouse as Man Jumping Out Window (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1961
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
Raising the Wind as Elderly Man at Concert
Movie ★ 6.3
1961
TV ★ 6.0
1961
Drama 61-67 as Mr. West
TV
1960
The Adventures of Alice as The Caterpillar, The Lion
Movie
1960
Maigret as Hotel Clerk
TV ★ 7.1
1960
Danger Man as Butler
TV ★ 7.4
1960
TV
1960
TV ★ 8.3
1960
TV
1950s 25 credits
1959
Left Right and Centre as the deputy returning officer
Movie ★ 6.1
1959
The Devil's Disciple as Uncle Titus
Movie ★ 6.6
1959
One Step Beyond as Tattoo Artist
TV ★ 5.7
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1957
Movie ★ 6.4
1957
TV ★ 6.5
1956
Armchair Theatre as Mr. Wilfrid
TV ★ 6.0
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Movie ★ 8.0
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Nightwatchman
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1954
John Wesley as Georgia Trustee
Movie ★ 4.5
1954
Time Is My Enemy as Ballistics Expert
Movie ★ 6.5
1954
Views on Trial as Sterling Silver
Movie ★ 5.0
1953
Strange Stories as Nippers ('Strange Mr Bartleby')
Movie
1953
The Saint's Return as Older gang member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1951
Circle of Danger as Box Office Clerk
Movie ★ 6.5
1950
Movie ★ 6.6
1950
Your Witness as Judge's Clerk
Movie ★ 6.2
1950
Sunday Night Theatre as Mr. Blinkard
TV ★ 3.5
1950
TV ★ 3.5
1950
Sunday Night Theatre as Justice Shallow
TV ★ 3.5
1950
TV ★ 3.5
1940s 6 credits
1949
Forbidden as Schofield
Movie ★ 7.1
1949
Movie
1949
All Over the Town as Frobisher
Movie ★ 6.6
1948
Thark as Hook
Movie
1948
Oliver Twist as Workhouse Board Member (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.6
1940
Contraband as Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1930s 1 credit
1938
Movie ★ 8.0