Christopher Chittell
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Acting Credits
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,...
Known For
Filmography
Corriedale: Backstage Pass
2026
as Self
Emmerdale: 50 Unforgettable Years
2022
as Self
The Big Quiz
2011
as Self
Emmerdale: Revenge
1998
as Eric Pollard
Tucker's Luck
1983
as 'Junior'
Zulu Dawn
1979
as Lt. Milne
Game for Vultures
1979
as McAllister
The Wild Geese
1978
as Philips
Golden Rendezvous
1977
as Rogers
Molly
1977
as Peter
Practice Makes Perfect
1977
as Richard
Erotic Inferno
1975
as Martin Barnard
The Intruders
1975
as Richard, the Intruder
The Venturers
1975
as Eddie
The Tomorrow People
1973
as Chris
Man About the House
1973
as Alan
Emmerdale
1972
as Eric Pollard
The Last Valley
1971
as Svenson
The Beast in the Cellar
1971
as Baker
They Call Him Cemetery
1971
as John McIntire
The Raging Moon
1971
as Terry
The Breaking of Bumbo
1970
as The Prisoner
The Weekend Murders
1970
as Georgie Kemple
Doomwatch
1970
as Dick Burns
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
1968
as Alan Sheridan
The Charge of the Light Brigade
1968
as Trooper
To Sir, with Love
1967
as Potter
A Night Out
1967
as Horne
ITV Playhouse
1967
as Rodney
Theatre 625
1964
as Horne
The Avengers
1961
as Bassin
Coronation Street
1960
as Eric Pollard