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Christopher Mitchell

1947 – 2001

British actor

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About Christopher Mitchell

Lived 1947 – 2001 (aged 53). Christopher Mitchell was a British actor and television actor.

Christopher Mitchell Driver (21 May 1948 – 22 February 2001) was an English actor known for his role in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum as Gunner Nigel 'Parky' Parkin.

Career He was born in Surrey, and after attending a private drama school performed in repertory theatre, and as a model in television adverts for Macleans toothpaste. His early television roles included small parts in Dixon of Dock Green and Z Cars, and his film credits include Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1967), This, That and the Other (1969), The Sex Thief (1973) and What's Up Superdoc! (1978).

From 1974 to 1981, Mitchell played Gunner Nigel "Parky" Parkin in the sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum, which drew him to national attention. In addition he had parts in many other comedies such as: Keeping Up Appearances; Never the Twain and That's My Boy.

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Television

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Also known as
Christopher Mitchell Driver

Family & relationships

Parent
Norman Mitchell

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Christopher Mitchell's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher Mitchell?

British actor (1947-2001)

When was Christopher Mitchell born?

Christopher Mitchell was born on 21 May 1947 in London.

When did Christopher Mitchell die?

Christopher Mitchell died on 22 February 2001 in King's Lynn.

What was Christopher Mitchell's occupation?

Christopher Mitchell was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Christopher Mitchell?

Christopher Mitchell was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Mitchell

· Wikidata: Q1959595

· DBpedia: Christopher Mitchell (actor)

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