Harry H. Corbett
Burmese-English actor in television
Born
February 28th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
1982
43 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Initially worked in his family's business, acquiring skills that would serve well in future endeavors. Transitioned to acting in the 1950s, gaining prominence in British television. Played a significant role in the sitcom 'Steptoe and Son,' which aired from 1962 to 1974. The show became a landmark in British comedy, known for its portrayal of the relationship between a father and son in a rag-and-bone business. Continued to appear in films and television until the late 1980s, maintaining a presence in the entertainment industry.
Played Harold Steptoe in 'Steptoe and Son'
Appeared in the film 'The Wrong Arm of the Law'
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