Harry H. Corbett
Biography
Harry H. Corbett was an English actor. He was known for his starring role in the popular BBC Television sitcom Steptoe and Son in the 1960s and 1970s. Early in his career, he was dubbed "the English Marlon Brando" by some sections of the British press. Corbett was born on February 28, 1925, in Rangoon, Burma, Indian Empire. He had a career spanning 58 credits. Corbett passed away on March 21, 1982, at the age of 57.
Career overview
Harry H. Corbett was an English actor known for his starring role in the popular BBC Television sitcom Steptoe and Son. He was also referred to as "the English Marlon Brando" by some sections of the British press early in his career.
Corbett's acting credits include a total of 58 known credits. He was born on February 28, 1925, in Rangoon, Burma, which was then part of the Indian Empire. He passed away on March 21, 1982, at the age of 57.
Corbett's career spanned multiple decades, with his most notable role being in the long-running BBC Television sitcom Steptoe and Son. This sitcom was a significant part of his acting career, and it remains one of his most well-known credits.
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Full Filmography
74 titles- The Best of the Adventures (1981) as Sydney Burke (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Grundy (1980) as Leonard Grundy
- Silver Dream Racer (1980) as Wiggins
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as George Balsam
- Shoestring (1979) as Tom
- The Plank (1979) as Amourous Van Driver
- What's Up Superdoc! (1978) as Sergeant Major Goodwin, Rtd.
- Premiere (1977) as Alan Glut
- Jabberwocky (1977) as Squire
- Adventures of a Private Eye (1977) as Sydney Burke
- Hardcore (1977) as Art
- That's Carry On! (1977) as Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung (archive footage)
- A Hymn from Jim (1977) as Alan Glut
- Pot Luck (1976) as Hungry Herbert
- Percy's Progress (1974) as Prime Minister
- Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973) as Harold Steptoe
- Steptoe & Son (1972) as Harold Steptoe
- The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971) as Ambrose (segment "Lust")
- The Goodies (1970) as Minister for Health
- The Best Things In Life (1969) as Alfred Wilcox
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Frank Finley
- Galton and Simpson Comedy (1969)
- Never Talk to Strangers (1969) as Basil Puddifoot
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- The House That Jigger Built (1968) as Jigger Barrett
- City '68 (1967) as Jigger Barrett
- Mr Aitch (1967)
- Carry On Screaming! (1966) as Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung
- The Sandwich Man (1966) as Stage Door Keeper
- Joey Boy (1965) as Joey Boy Thompson
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Jake Whittington
- The Bargee (1964) as Hemel Pike
- Rattle of a Simple Man (1964) as Percy Winthram
- The Hothouse (1964) as Harry Fender
- Ladies Who Do (1963) as James Ryder
- Sparrows Can't Sing (1963) as Greengrocer
- Sammy Going South (1963) as Lem
- What a Crazy World (1963) as Sam
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Harold Steptoe
- Studio 4 (1962) as The Landlord
- Some People (1962) as Johnnie's Father
- Time to Remember (1962) as Jack Burgess
- The Unstoppable Man (1961) as Feist
- Theatre '70 (1960) as Harry Marsden
- Theatre '70 (1960) as Steven Brett
- Theatre '70 (1960) as Bill Moffatt
- The Shakedown (1960) as Gollar
- Marriage of Convenience (1960) as Inspector Bruce
- The Big Day (1960) as Harry Jackson
- Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) as Clancy
- Cover Girl Killer (1959) as The Man
- In the Wake of a Stranger (1959) as McCabe
- The Bird, the Bear and the Actress (1959) as P. Panghurst Shippers
- Emperor Jones (1958) as Smithers
- Floods of Fear (1958) as Sharkey
- Nowhere to Go (1958) as Sullivan
- Theatre Night (1957) as Jules Palotin
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Harry Fender
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Mears
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as George Stedman
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Emanuel Rigaretti
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Smithers
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Owen
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as P. Panghurst Shippers (The Bird)
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Fred Harris
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Jan Redeck
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Ralph Sherman
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Private Mogridge
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Frank Dolan
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Jason
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Nicodemus
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Sir Watkyn
- Never Look Back (1952) as Policeman in charge cells (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Harry H. Corbett best known for?
Harry H. Corbett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grundy (1980), Silver Dream Racer (1980), Tales of the Unexpected (1979), Shoestring (1979).
When and where was Harry H. Corbett born?
Harry H. Corbett was born on February 28, 1925 in Rangoon, Burma, Indian Empire. They passed away on March 21, 1982.
How many credits does Harry H. Corbett have?
Harry H. Corbett has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1981.
What is Harry H. Corbett's background in cinema and television?
Harry H. Corbett was an English actor. He was known for his starring role in the popular BBC Television sitcom Steptoe and Son in the 1960s and 1970s. Early in his career, he was dubbed "the English Marlon Brando" by some sections of the British press. Corbett was born on February 28, 1925, in Rangoon, Burma, Indian Em...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Crooks and Coronets (1969) as Frank Finley — aged about 44
- Cilla (1968) as Self — aged about 43
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Harold Steptoe — aged about 37
- Shoestring (1979) as Tom — aged about 54
- The Goodies (1970) as Minister for Health — aged about 45
- Some People (1962) as Johnnie's Father — aged about 37
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