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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.
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 ...
Nov 4, 2023 · Viewers learned during the episode that Eric, played by Emmerdale's longest-serving cast member Chris Chittell, has been diagnosed with the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world.
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.
Feb 9, 2022 · 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. He was originally cast in 1986 for what was supposed to be a 12 episode stint but quickly gained popularity.
Eric Pollard (also Pollock) is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Chris Chittell. He made his first appearance in the soap on 30 September 1986. Having appeared continuously since, he is currently the longest-serving actor and the longest-serving character in the history of the soap. [1]
Nov 1, 2023 · Emmerdale icon Chris Chittell said: “I feel really privileged to be given this storyline. Parkinson’s is indiscriminate, deceptive and wickedly unkind targeting so many. I want to do this storyline justice for the most courageous of people who are having to bear the brunt of this condition.”
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 ...
Christopher John Chittell (born 19th May 1948 in Aldershot, Hampshire) is an English actor who has portrayed Eric Pollard in Emmerdale since September 1986 and as of 2023 he is the longest-serving actor on the show since the deaths of Clive Hornby in 2008 and Richard Thorp in 2013.
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.
