Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 27, 1918

Died

March 19, 2001 (age 82)

Place of Birth

Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK

Also Known As

Norman Mitchell Driver

IMDb

Norman Mitchell

Biography

Norman Mitchell Driver (27 August 1918 – 19 March 2001), known professionally as Norman Mitchell, was an English television, stage and film actor. Born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, his father was a mining engineer and his mother a concert singer. He attended Carterknowle Grammar School and the University of Sheffield, before appearing in repertory theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. During World War II he served with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He then made many television appearances and appeared in over sixty films. Mitchell was married to actress Pauline Mitchell until her death in 1992. He was the father of Jacqueline Mitchell and actor Christopher Mitchell, known for his role in the BBC sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum. His son Christopher predeceased him by a month. Source: Article "Norman Mitchell" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.

Filmography

2003FilmMeanwhileas Landlord 2000FilmLighthouseas Brownlow 1998FilmWhat's a Carry On?as Self (uncredited)1995FilmThe Great Kandinskyas Man in Church 1993FilmDirty Weekendas Repair Man 1992FilmRevenge of Billy the Kidas Mr. Allott 1990TVYou Rang, M'Lord?as Perkins 1987TVCrossbow 1986FilmKing of the Ghettoas Returning Officer 1985TVLytton's Diaryas Dump Overseer 1984TVHammer House of Mystery and Suspenseas Commissionaire 1984TVThe Hello Goodbye Manas Policeman 1983FilmThe Wicked Ladyas Man at Inn 1983FilmThe Return of the Soldieras Ernest 1981TVNever the Twainas George 1980FilmA Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Specialas P.C Parsons 1980TVGrundyas Neighbour 1980TVYes Ministeras The Mayor 1979TVOnly When I Laughas Prison Officer 1979TVWorzel Gummidgeas PC Parsons 1979TVDanger UXBas ARP Warden 1978FilmCarry On Emmannuelleas Drunken Husband 1978TVThe Famous Fiveas Ben 1978FilmThe Big Sleepas Doorman at Eddie's Club (uncredited)1978TVAll Creatures Great and Smallas Mr. Birtwhistle 1977TVCome Back Mrs. Noahas Mr. Noah 1977FilmThe Testing of Eric Olthwaiteas 1st Pressman 1976FilmBeasts: During Barty's Partyas Police Sergeant 1976TVBeastsas Police Sergeant 1976FilmThe Pink Panther Strikes Againas Mr. Bullock 1976TVGeorge and Mildredas Pet Shop Assistant 1976TVThe Fostersas The Dustman 1976FilmThe Moon Over the Alleyas Joe Tudge 1976FilmBrief Encounteras (uncredited)1975FilmLegend of the Werewolfas Tiny 1974FilmMan About the Houseas Arthur Mulgrove 1974FilmDeath to Sister Maryas Security Man 1974FilmFrankenstein and the Monster from Hellas Police Sergeant 1973FilmAnd Now the Screaming Starts!as Constable 1973TVWhatever Happened to the Likely Lads?as George / pub owner 1973TVLast of the Summer Wineas Duckworth 1972FilmLady Caroline Lambas Restaurant functionary 1972TVSykesas Big Hunky Man 1972FilmBless This Houseas Police Sergeant 1972TVIt's Murder. But Is It Art?as Police Constable 1972TVThe Moonstoneas Mr. Ablewhite 1972FilmNearest and Dearestas Vernon Smallpiece 1971TVThe Onedin Lineas Foote 1971FilmOn the Busesas London Transport Official 1970TVThe Goodies 1970FilmAtlantic Wallas Bobby 1970FilmThe Gamesas Smithy 1970FilmOne More Timeas Sergeant Smith 1970FilmSovereign's Companyas Mr. Dawkins 1970FilmSome Will, Some Won'tas Policeman 1969FilmTwo Gentlemen Sharingas Policeman 1969TVUp Pompeii!as Stovus Primus 1969TVThe Main Chanceas Charles Willard 1969TVOn the Busesas Nobby 1968FilmDiamonds for Breakfastas (uncredited)1968FilmTurn-up for Tonyas Policeman 1968FilmOliver!as Arresting Policeman 1968TVDad's Armyas Bomb Squad Captain Rogers 1968TVNicholas Nicklebyas Keeper 1968FilmThe Magnificent Six and ½: Bob-a-Jobas Policeman 1967FilmHalf a Sixpenceas Master of Ceremonies 1967FilmHow I Won the Waras Butcher 1967TVThe Prisoneras Mechanic 1967FilmA Challenge for Robin Hoodas Dray Driver 1967TVThe World of Wodehouseas Gardener 1966FilmCarry On Screaming!as Cabby 1966FilmI Was Happy Here 1966FilmThe Great St Trinian's Train Robberyas William 1966TVThe Hunchback of Notre Dameas Gaoler 1966FilmDoctor Who: The Daleks' Master Planas Policeman 1965TVBBC Play of the Monthas Driver 1965FilmInvasionas Lorry Driver 1965TVThe World of Woosteras Reciter 1965TVPublic Eyeas Barman 1965FilmThree Hats for Lisaas Truck Driver 1964FilmA Home of Your Ownas The Foreman 1964FilmCarry On Cleoas Heckler (uncredited)1964FilmCarry On Spyingas Native Policeman / Algerian Gent 1964TVTheatre 625as Mr Flaxman 1964TVStory Paradeas Strip Club Manager 1964TVDetectiveas Cassidy 1964TVIt's Dark Outsideas Const. Felix 1963FilmWest 11as Customer 1963FilmCarry On Cabbyas Bespectacled Businessman (uncredited)1962TVThe Saintas Mr. Smith 1962TVStudio 4as Jack Marshall 1960TVThe Dickie Henderson Show 1960TVMaigretas Café Proprietor 1960FilmBeat Girlas Club Doorman 1959FilmThe Price of Silenceas Landlord 1958TVThe Larkinsas Tough Man 1958TVThe Adventures of William Tellas Frederick 1958FilmThe Boy with Two Headsas Village Policeman 1958FilmThe Man Who Wouldn't Talkas (uncredited)1958FilmBattle of the V-1as German Officer (uncredited)1957FilmThree Sundays to Liveas Police Sergeant 1957TVFive Clues to Fortuneas Bert 1957TVEmergency: Ward 10as Mr. Snelling 1956TVThe Adventures of Sir Lancelotas Telmah 1955FilmA Kid for Two Farthingsas Stallholder (uncredited)1955FilmPolice Dogas Vet 1954FilmThe Seekersas Grayson