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Christopher Chittell
Christopher Chittell is best known for The Avengers, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Man About the House. Christopher Chittell was born on May 19, 1948. Christopher Chittell is 78 years old (born May 19, 1948).
- Born
- May 19, 1948 (78 years old)
- Place of birth
- Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK
Biography
Chris Chittell is an English actor, best known for his role as Eric Pollard in ITV's Emmerdale, a part that he has played since 1986. He is now the longest serving character having played Pollard for 40 years and, in 2016, Chittell married Emmerdale co-star Lesley Dunlop. He had previously been married to Caroline Hunt, with whom he has two children with.
From 1968 to 1973 he had a lead role in the TV series The Freewheelers. His films include To Sir, With Love, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Zulu Dawn, Golden Rendezvous, A Game For Vultures, The Last Valley, The Beast in the Cellar, The Raging Moon and The Weekend Murders.
He also has uncredited roles in If... and The Wild Geese, and appeared in a number of Swedish sex films in the 1970s under the name Charles Canyon. These include Swedish Sex Games (aka The Intruders and Let Us Play Sex) in 1975 (which also featured a young Stellan Skarsgård), and Sex in Sweden and Practice Makes Perfect (aka Girl on Her Knees) in 1977.
From 1968 to 1973 he had a lead role in the TV series The Freewheelers. His films include To Sir, With Love, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Zulu Dawn, Golden Rendezvous, A Game For Vultures, The Last Valley, The Beast in the Cellar, The Raging Moon and The Weekend Murders.
He also has uncredited roles in If... and The Wild Geese, and appeared in a number of Swedish sex films in the 1970s under the name Charles Canyon. These include Swedish Sex Games (aka The Intruders and Let Us Play Sex) in 1975 (which also featured a young Stellan Skarsgård), and Sex in Sweden and Practice Makes Perfect (aka Girl on Her Knees) in 1977.
Known for
Filmography
- 2011The Big QuizSelf
- 1983Tucker's Luck'Junior'
- 1975The VenturersEddie
- 1973The Tomorrow PeopleChris
- 1973Man About the HouseAlan
- 1972EmmerdaleEric Pollard
- 1970DoomwatchDick Burns
- 1967ITV PlayhouseRodney
- 1964Theatre 625Horne
- 1961The AvengersBassin
- 1960Coronation StreetEric Pollard
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Christopher Chittell been in?
Christopher Chittell is best known for The Avengers, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Man About the House.
When was Christopher Chittell born?
Christopher Chittell was born on May 19, 1948. (Aldershot, Hampshire, England, UK)
How old is Christopher Chittell?
Christopher Chittell is 78 years old (born May 19, 1948).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·