Ronnie Corbett
Acting
Biography
Ronald Balfour Corbett CBE (4 December 1930 – 31 March 2016) was a Scottish stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster. He had a long association with Ronnie Barker in the BBC television comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies.
Born: December 4, 1930
Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Known For
Cilla
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
Frost on Sketch Shows
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
Love Soup
Bittersweet comedy drama about the eternal search for the perfect partner.
The Best Of The Two Ronnies - Volume 1
A tribute to a legendary duo from the golden age in television variety. From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials, The Two Ronnies was one of the nation's favourite television comedy shows. The show was practically an institution, with Christmas and Easter holidays only really being complete for most families, with a Two Ronnies special. This compilation features favourite sketches from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme, including: * The Vagaband Lover (before he died of drink, women and horses) * Swedish Made Simple * Mastermind (answering the question before last) and * The St. Botolph's Country Dance Team
The Many Faces of Ronnie Barker
Programme telling the story of Ronnie Barker, a quiet dedicated actor who might have been a bank manager but went on to become one of the country's favourite comedy stars. Ben Elton, Michael Grade, David Renwick and Josephine Tewson are among friends and colleagues who remember his genius. Famed as one half of the Two Ronnies and the likeable convict Fletcher in Porridge, he was also a prolific writer and admired actor in serious roles.
The Best Of The Two Ronnies
A tribute to a legendary duo from the golden age in television variety. From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials, The Two Ronnies was one of the nation's favourite television comedy shows. The show was practically an institution, with Christmas and Easter holidays only really being complete for most families, with a Two Ronnies special. This compilation features favourite sketches from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme, including: * The Vagaband Lover (before he died of drink, women and horses) * Swedish Made Simple * Mastermind (answering the question before last) and * The St. Botolph's Country Dance Team
Monty Python: Before the Flying Circus
Discover how six seemingly ordinary but supremely talented men became Monty Python, sketch comedy's inspired group of lunatics who turned such unlikely sources of inspiration as Spam, dead parrots and the Inquisition into enduring punch lines. This entertaining documentary includes interviews with members of the troupe, as well as home movies, photos and rare recordings from Monty Python's early years.
Extras
Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.
Would I Lie to You?
A comedic panel show featuring team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell plus two guests per side, hosted by Rob Brydon (formerly Angus Deayton). Each person must reveal embarrassing facts and outrageous lies during a series of different rounds including "Home Truths", "This Is My..." and "Quickfire Lies". It is up to the opposing team to tell tall tales from fantastic facts.
The Two Ronnies
The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.
Filmography
as Self
as Himself
as Presenter
as Self
as Self
as Captain Tam McLintoch
as Self (archive footage)
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Ambassador Rahnius
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Mr. Tibbs (The BFG)
as Father (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Ronnie Corbett
as Himself
as Self
as Griselda
as Self
as Reggie Sealions
as Self - Host
as Self
as Various Roles
as Timothy Lumsden
as Self
as Self - Host
as The Son
as Self
as Self
as Self
as The Son
as Ronnie
as Brian Runnicles
as Interviewer
as Herbert Russell
as Self
as Polo
as Self
as Nicky, Call Boy
as Dormouse
as Drooby
as Chumleigh
as Office Boy
as Maither
as Joe (Uncredited)
as Himself