To sir with love biography
Chris Chittell
English actor (b.
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1948)
Chris Chittell BEM | |
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| Born | Christopher John Chittell (1948-05-19) 19 May 1948 (age 76) Aldershot, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Known for | Role of Eric Pollard in Emmerdale |
| Spouses | Caroline Hunt (m. 1979; div. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
Christopher John Chittell (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]
Biography
Early life
Chittell was born in Aldershot, Hampshire. His father served in the Indian Army, and on leaving school Chittell intended to join the Royal Navy, but instead, he became a model.[2] His first acting stint was in 1964, with the National Theatre, at Chichester Festival Theatre, in Peter Shaffer E.R.
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