Harry H. Corbett
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). His success on television led to appearances in comedy films including The Bargee (1964), Carry On Screaming! (1966) and Jabberwocky (1977).
Harry H. Corbett OBE | |
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Publicity photo of Corbett in the 1970s | |
| Born | 28 February 1925 Rangoon, British Burma |
| Died | 21 March 1982 (aged 57) Hastings, East Sussex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Actor and comedian |
| Years active | 1945–1982 |
| Notable work | See below |
| Television | Steptoe and Son |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouses | Sheila Steafel
(m. 1958; div. 1964)Maureen Blott
(m. 1969) |
| Children | 2, including Susannah Corbett |
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