Harry H. Corbett

Harry H. Corbett
Publicity photo of Corbett in the 1970s
Born(1925-02-28)28 February 1925[citation needed]
Died21 March 1982(1982-03-21) (aged 57)
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Actor and comedian
Years active1945–1982
Notable workSee below
TelevisionSteptoe and Son
Political partyLabour
Spouses
(m. 1958; div. 1964)
Maureen Blott
(m. 1969)
Children2, including Susannah Corbett

Harry H. Corbett OBE (28 February 1925 – 21 March 1982)[1] 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).

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