Steptoe and Son
1962
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Harry H. Corbett OBE (28 February 1925 – 21 March 1982) was an English actor and comedian, best remembered for playing rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe alongside Wilfrid Brambell in the long-running BBC television sitcom Steptoe and Son (1962–1965, 1970–1974).
Harry H. Corbett (1925-1982) was a British actor who starred in Carry on Screaming!, Steptoe and Son, and other movies and TV shows. He also wrote and performed songs, and won a BAFTA Award for his role in It's Not the Size That Counts.
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- Rangoon, Burma [now Yangon, Myanmar]
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- Hastings, East Sussex, England, UK
Harry H. Corbett was a British actor who starred in Steptoe and Son and Carry on Screaming! He was born in Burma, served in the Royal Marines, and added the "H" to avoid confusion with Sooty's friend.
- February 28, 1925
- March 21, 1982
Harry H. Corbett. Reel Film Productions. 1.17K subscribers. Subscribed. 17. 907 views 2 years ago. 3/12: Cliff Harris looks back at the career of one half of Steptoe & Son, Harry H....
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Harry H. Corbett OBE (28 February 1925 – 21 March 1982) was an English actor. Corbett was best known for his starring role in the popular and long-running BBC Television sitcom Steptoe and Son in the 1960s and 70s.
Susannah Corbett, daughter of Steptoe and Son's Harry H Corbett, sets the record straight about his life and career in her book. She refutes the myths and misconceptions that have tarnished his legacy and reveals his true personality and achievements.
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Learn about the life and work of Harry H. Corbett, the actor who played Harold Steptoe in the classic sitcom Steptoe and Son. From his humble beginnings in Manchester to his roles in Armchair Theatre and other TV shows, discover his versatility and charm.
