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Cyril Chamberlain

English actor (1909-1974)

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Cyril Chamberlain (8 March 1909, 30 April 1974) was an English film and television actor. He appeared in a number (the first seven) of the early Carry On, Doctor and St. Trinian's films.

Chamberlain's first film appearance was in the 1936 Michael Powell drama film The Man Behind the Mask his role was uncredited. He later appeared as the main villain in both the crime drama The Embezzler (1954) and the crime thriller Tiger by the Tail (1954).

01Personal life

Chamberlain was born on 8 March 1909 in London and died in Builth Wells in Wales on 30 April 1974 aged 65. He spent his final five years in retirement restoring antique furniture.

He was married to actress Lisa Lee and they had one child.

02Partial filmography

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