
Dennis Chinnery was a British actor, noted for his performances in television. Following National service in the navy, he studied acting at RADA, graduating in 1949. His theatre work included appearances at the Old Vic. 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. He also appeared in three Doctor Who serials - The Chase, Genesis of the Daleks and The Twin Dilemma. 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.

Doctor Who
TV • 1963

Doctor Who
TV • 1963

The Avengers
TV • 1961

The Saint
TV • 1962

Theatre 625
TV • 1964

Crown Court
TV • 1972

The Champions
TV • 1968

BBC2 Play of the Week
TV • 1977

Public Eye
TV • 1965

The Prisoner
TV • 1967

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
TV • 1971

Target
TV • 1977

Manhunt
TV • 1970

Lady Killers
TV • 1980

Reilly: Ace of Spies
TV • 1983

Hancock's Half Hour
TV • 1956

The Misfit
TV • 1970

Mapp & Lucia
TV • 1985