biography
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Corbett, Ronnie
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popular name of Ronald Balfour Corbett
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| male
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| lived:
| (1930– )
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| biography:
| Comedian, born in Edinburgh, EC Scotland, UK. After national service in the Royal Air Force, and 18 months as a civil servant, he entered showbusiness. Spotted in Danny La Rue's nightclub by David Frost, he appeared on television in The Frost Report (1966–7) and Frost on Sunday (1968–9). His diminutive stature, impish sense of fun, and comic monologues soon gained him national popularity. His television series include Sorry! (1981–8), Small Talk (1994–6), and a fruitful partnership with Ronnie Barker led to the long-running The Two Ronnies (1971–87). Film appearances comprised Casino Royale (1967) and No Sex Please, We're British (1972). A keen amateur golfer, he wrote Armchair Golf (1986). |
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