Ronnie Corbett
Ronnie Corbett was a British comedian, writer, actor, cabaret performer and aircraft pilot (1930–2016). He was born at Edinburgh and died at London.
Also recorded as Ronald Balfour Corbett.
Overview
Born at Edinburgh in 1930, died at London in 2016.
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Ronald Balfour Corbett. His recorded language was English.
He married Anne Hart. One child is recorded: Sophie Corbett.
Catalogued works
12 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library and The Art Institute of Chicago. Their recorded dates run from 1952 to 1988.
And It's Goodnight from Him... Ronnie Corbett's armchair golf. Two Ronnies. And Its Goodnight From Him The Autobiography Of The Two Rionnies. The Doncella book of pubmanship. High Hopes (Signed Copy). Ronnie Corbett Live. Ronnie Corbett's Small man's guide. High Hopes. Drawing No. 21, dated 1952, charcoal and pastel on paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1954.115. Taos, dated 1988, charcoal and pastel, with stumping, scraping and traces of brush and gray wash, on ivory wove paper, laid down on tan board, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1955.647. Untitled, dated 1967/72, lithograph on white wove paper, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 1973.88.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.
The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.
Corbett, Ronald Balfour [Ronnie] (1930–2016), actor and comedian, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2020.
In detail
Ronnie Corbett studied at Royal High School and James Gillespie's High School. the recorded working language is English.
Residence is recorded at Shirley and Gullane. Membership is recorded of The Two Ronnies.
Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Chronology
- 1930Ronnie Corbett born at Edinburgh.
- 2016Ronnie Corbett died at London.
Sources
Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.
reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ronnie Corbett”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Consult the sourcereference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q756377: Ronnie Corbett
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