Ronnie Corbett
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Ronnie Corbett CBE |
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Corbett in 2010
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Ronald Balfour Corbett 4 December 1930 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 31 March 2016 (aged 85) Shirley, London, England |
| Cause of death | Motor neurone disease |
| Resting place | Croydon Crematorium |
| Occupation | Comedian, actor, writer, broadcaster |
| Years active | 1952–2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Hart (1966–2016; his death) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1950–1953 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
| Unit | Film Unit |
Ronald Balfour "Ronnie" Corbett, CBE (4 December 1930 – 31 March 2016) was a Scottish stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster, best known for his long association with Ronnie Barker in the BBC television comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies. He achieved prominence in David Frost's 1960s satirical comedy programme The Frost Report (with Barker) and subsequently starred in sitcoms such as No – That's Me Over Here!, Now Look Here, and Sorry!
Corbett was born in Edinburgh, the son of William Balfour Corbett (1898–1974), a master baker, and his London-born wife Annie Elizabeth Corbett (née Main; 1900–1991). He had a brother about six years younger, and a sister about ten years younger than him.
Corbett was educated at James Gillespie's High School and the Royal High School in the city, but did not attend university. After leaving school, he decided he wanted to be an actor while performing in amateur theatricals at a church youth club. His first job, however, was with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Corbett served his compulsory national service with the Royal Air Force, during which he was the shortest in height commissioned officer in the British Forces. A former aircraftman 2nd class, he was commissioned into the secretarial branch of the RAF as a pilot officer (national service) on 25 May 1950. He received the service number 2446942. He transferred to the reserve (national service list) on 28 October 1951, thereby ending his period of active service. He was promoted to flying officer on 6 September 1952.
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