Erik Chitty
ActingAbout Erik Chitty
Erik Chitty (8 July 1907 in Dover, Kent – 22 July 1977 Brent, Middlesex), was an English stage, film and television actor.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Erik Chitty reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Erik Chitty's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Erik Chitty remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Erik Chitty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Erik Chitty's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Erik Chitty.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Hokusai: An Animated Sketchbook | Voice of Hokusai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | A Bridge Too Far | Church Organist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin | Co-Ordinator Engin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Seven-Per-Cent Solution | The Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones | Sam (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Loyalties | Treisure | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing | Museum Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Flying Sorcerer | Sir Roger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Going Dutch | Mr. Molenaar | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Vault of Horror | Old Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess") | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Amazing Mr. Blunden | Mr. Claverton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Stalls of Barchester | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Please Sir! | Mr. Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Statue | Mouser | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Lust for a Vampire | Professor Herz | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Railway Children | Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Angels Are So Few | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Song of Norway | Helsted | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Arthur? Arthur! | Uncle Ratty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bedazzled | Seed - Sir Stanley Moon's Butler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Sir James Bond's Butler (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Doctor Who: The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve | Charles Preslin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Doctor Zhivago | Sergei (Old Soldier) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Horror of It All | Grandpa Marley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | First Men in the Moon | Gibbs (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | In the Doghouse | Man Jumping Out Window (Uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Raising the Wind | Elderly Man at Concert | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Follow That Man | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Adventures of Alice | The Caterpillar, The Lion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Devil's Disciple | Uncle Titus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Left Right and Centre | the deputy returning officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | After the Ball | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Footsteps in the Fog | Hedges | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Windfall | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Time Is My Enemy | Ballistics Expert | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | John Wesley | Georgia Trustee | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Views on Trial | Sterling Silver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Saint's Return | Older gang member (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Strange Stories | Nippers ('Strange Mr Bartleby') | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Circle of Danger | Box Office Clerk | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Chance of a Lifetime | Silas Pike | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Your Witness | Judge's Clerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Edgar Allan Poe Centenary | Mr. Gliddon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | All Over the Town | Frobisher | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Forbidden | Schofield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Oliver Twist | Workhouse Board Member (Uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Thark | Hook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Contraband | Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Julius Caesar | Cinna | Flop | Similar → |
Erik Chitty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Erik Chitty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erik Chitty is "Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Erik Chitty acted in?
Erik Chitty has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Erik Chitty?
Other notable films include "Oliver Twist", "Doctor Zhivago", and "A Bridge Too Far".