Person    | Male  Born 28/2/1925  Died 21/3/1982

Harry H. Corbett OBE

Categories: Cinema, Humour, TV & Radio

Countries: Burma

Actor. Son of an army officer he was born in Burma. The Son of Wilfrid Brambell in the TV series 'Steptoe and Son'. Died Hastings.

Not to be confused with Harry Corbett, Sooty and Sweep's handler.

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Harry H. Corbett OBE

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BBC Television Centre - Harry H. Corbett

Harry H. Corbett OBE, 1925 - 1982. BBC and the Heritage Foundation

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