Littlewood, Chic

Chic Littlewood
(c) David Roberts, Used with permission.

(1935-2015) 

Born in England, Chic arrived in New Zealand in 1964 and worked in a bakery to begin with but quickly became involved with all aspects of entertainment.

From his television debut on Have a Shot (1961-?) in 1964, Chic appeared in practically every New Zealand light entertainment show ever produced from Happen Inn (1969-73) to Go For It, as well as at least 500 afternoon appearances with his old sparring partner the puppet Willie McNab, writing and presenting the popular children's shows: Chicaboom (1977-86) aka Chic Chat. The photograph here shows him in character from the series The MacKenzie Affair (1977).

In his latter year he appeared on Shortland Street (1992-Now) for three years as Laurie Brash, made guest appearances on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995 - 99), Mercy Peak (2001-4), and had a role in Peter Jackson's version of King King.

Visit NZ on Screen for excerpts from TV2's mid-90s late night news show in which reporter Mark Staufer talks to Chic about his TV career...

Newsnight - Series One, Episode 172