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.

Known For

Jabberwocky

Squire

Some People

Johnnie's Father

Joey Boy

Joey Boy Thompson

Emperor Jones

Smithers

The Bargee

Hemel Pike

Great Comedy Moments

Harold Steptoe (archive footage)

Hardcore

Art

Shake Hands with the Devil

Clancy