Ronnie Corbett
Biography
The Scottish comedian and actor Ronnie Corbett started his career after moving from Edinburgh to London, taking early television roles in Crackerjack and The Saint. He first worked with Ronnie Barker on David Frost's satirical comedy The Frost Report from 1966 to 1967, and the pair went on to front The Two Ronnies from 1971 to 1987, where Corbett became known for his meandering armchair monologues. He also starred in the sitcoms Now Look Here and Sorry!, the latter running from 1981 to 1988. His film work included No Sex Please, We're British (1973) and Fierce Creatures (1997). He was appointed CBE in 2012 and received an honorary degree from Queen Margaret University College in 2002. He died in 2016.
85years old at death
- Born Edinburgh
- Died London
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Also credited as Ronald Balfour Corbett
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 27 years1973 to 2000
Every film, newest first
- 2000The Filth and the FuryIMDb rating 7.6
- 1997Fierce CreaturesIMDb rating 6.4
- 1973No Sex Please - We're BritishIMDb rating 5.4
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Big break
In 1965, while performing cabaret at Winston's, Danny La Rue's Mayfair nightclub, Corbett was spotted by David Frost, who invited him to join The Frost Report.
A first
In 1966, Corbett took his first lead role on the Scottish stage, appearing in "Cinderella" as one of the "Ugly sisters", while Stanley Baxter played the other.
A first
In 1963, Corbett played Dromio of Syracuse in The Boys from Syracuse at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This was the musical's first London production, and Bob Monkhouse appeared alongside him.
Beyond film
In 1970 Corbett put out a novelty single, "It's All Going Up Up Up", which Frost promoted. The song was a satire on inflation.
Beyond film
Corbett performed his 1974 single Fanny on Top of the Pops, but the song did not reach the UK singles chart.
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Worked with
Ronnie Corbett made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
John Cleese's page
Jamie Lee Curtis's page
Kevin Kline's page
David Bowie's page
Michael Ripper's page
Alice Cooper's page
Fred SchepisiDirector, 1 film, 1997
All films by Fred Schepisi
All films by Robert Young
Julien TempleDirector, 1 film, 2000
All films by Julien Temple
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
Online
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