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Christopher John Chittell BEM (born 19 May 1948) is an English actor, known for his role as Eric Pollard in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale. He has portrayed the role since 1986, making him the longest-serving cast member in the soap's history.
Nov 1, 2023 · Chris Chittell has been playing former Emmerdale villain Eric Pollard on the ITV soap for nearly 40 years and even found love in real-life thanks to the fictional Yorkshire village
Christopher Chittell. Actor: Emmerdale Farm. Christopher had intended to join the navy but at 15 he was spotted by an agent and became a member of the National Theatre then was cast in the film To Sir With Love but after starting it he was caught driving while disqualified resulting in him being banned for 3 and a 1/2 years but it was 17 years ...
Feb 9, 2022 · News. By. Lea Dzifa Seeberg What's On & Affiliates Editor. 18:57, 9 FEB 2022. Chris is Emmerdale's longest-serving cast member (Image: ITV) Chris Chittell is best known for playing Eric Pollard on Emmerdale - and he's been playing the morally challenged character for a very long time.
Served as groomsman to his Emmerdale Farm (1972) on-screen son Matthew Wolfenden at his wedding to Charley Webb on February10, 2018. He was awarded the BEM (Order of the British Empire Medal) in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Drama and charity. He is an actor.
Oct 5, 2022 · Chris Chittell, 74, is the longest-service cast member in the ITV soap so nobody is better placed to look back on the show’s wonderful history as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. His first appearance as the lovably hateable Eric Pollard came back in 1986.
Nov 1, 2023 · Emmerdale legend Chris Chittell has opened up about tonight’s emotional scenes which saw his character Eric Pollard’s Parkinson’s diagnosis. In tonight's episode of Emmerdale, viewers learned that Eric Pollard has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s - the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Eric tearfully confided in Mandy ...
