Cyril Chamberlain, (8 March 1909 — 5 December 1974), was a British character actor notable for his appearances in the Carry On, Doctor, and St. Trinian's film series.
His film debut came in 1939 in Ask a Policeman in an Uncredited Role. His film appearances were frequently small, and he would often be Typecast as authority figures such as policemen or sergeants. His biggest roles were as the main villain in The Embezzler and Tiger by the Tail.
During his career, he appeared in 139 films. He spent the final years of his life in retirement, restoring antique furniture.
He died at the age of 65.
Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:
Film
- Ask a Policeman (1939) — Radio Announcer (Uncredited Role)
- Brighton Rock (1948) — Detective (Uncredited Role)
- Whisky Galore! (1949) — Man (Uncredited Role)
- Stage Fright (1950) — Detective Sergeant Loomis (Uncredited Role)
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951) — Commander
- Doctor in the House (1954) — Policeman
- Doctor at Sea (1955) — Mr. Whimble
- Doctor at Large (1957) — Police Constable (Uncredited Role)
- The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) — Man (Uncredited Role)
- Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) — Captain
- A Night to Remember (1958) — Quartermaster George Thomas Rowe
- Carry On, Sergeant (1958) — Gun Sergeant
- Carry On Nurse (1959) — Bert Able
- Carry On Teacher (1959) — Alf Hodgson
- Please Turn Over (1959) — Mr. Jones
- Two-Way Stretch (1960) — Day Gate Warder
- Carry On Constable (1960) — Constable Thurston
- The League of Gentlemen (1960) — AA Patrolman (Uncredited Role)
- Doctor in Love (1960) — Shower Steward (Uncredited Role)
- No Kidding (1960) — Nick, the Café Proprietor
- The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's (1960) — Army Captain
- Carry On Regardless (1961) — Policeman
- Raising the Wind (1961) — London Academy of Music and the Arts Porter
- Carry On Cruising (1962) — Tom Tree
- Carry On Cabby (1963) — Sarge
- The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery (1966) — Maxie
- Ivanhoe, episode "The Widow of Woodcote" (1958) — Man-at-Arms
- The Saint, episode "The Crime of the Century" (1965) — Flavel
- Danger Man, episode "A Very Dangerous Game" (1965) — Wardrobe Master
