Quick Facts
Born:
1925-02-28
Birthplace:
Rangoon, Burma, Indian Empire
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Harry H. Corbett
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Biography
Harry H. Corbett OBE was an English actor best known for his role as Harold Steptoe in the BBC television sitcom Steptoe and Son, which ran from 1962 to 1974. Early in his career, he was dubbed “the English Marlon Brando” by sections of the British press.
Alongside his work on Steptoe and Son, Corbett appeared in numerous films and television productions, including Carry On Screaming! (1966) and Jabberwocky (1977). He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1976 for his services to drama.
Alongside his work on Steptoe and Son, Corbett appeared in numerous films and television productions, including Carry On Screaming! (1966) and Jabberwocky (1977). He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1976 for his services to drama.
Known For
Jabberwocky
Squire
Carry On Screaming!
Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung
Tales of the Unexpected
George Balsam
Steptoe & Son
Harold Steptoe
Steptoe and Son
Harold Steptoe
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
Harold Steptoe
Nowhere to Go
Sullivan
Shake Hands with the Devil
Clancy
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Great Comedy Moments MOVIE | Harold Steptoe (archive footage) |
| 1981 | The Best of the Adventures MOVIE | Sydney Burke (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Grundy TV | Leonard Grundy |
| 1980 | Silver Dream Racer MOVIE | Wiggins |
| 1979 | The Plank MOVIE | Amourous Van Driver |
| 1979 | Shoestring TV | Tom |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected TV | George Balsam |
| 1978 | What's Up Superdoc! MOVIE | Sergeant Major Goodwin, Rtd. |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! MOVIE | Detective Sergeant Sidney Bung (archive footage) |
| 1977 | A Hymn from Jim MOVIE | Alan Glut |