A much-loved comedy icon, Ronnie Corbett has been an integral part of British television for many years. From his unique partnership with Ronnie Barker to his own projects, Corbett was a prolific performer whose work is still enjoyed by many to this day.

Starting in 1971, it’s “The Two Ronnies” that Barker is perhaps most fondly remembered for. The inspired pairing of Barker and Corbett produced one of the longest-running comedy partnerships on British television.

“The Two Ronnies” ran from 1971 until 1987 and welcomed many guest actors over the years including Diana Dors, Kate O’Mara, John Cleese, Joan Sims, Joanna Lumley, David Prowse, to name a few, and created some of the most memorable comedy sketches in British TV history.

To have one hit long-running TV show is a major accomplishment but alongside “The Two Ronnies”, Ronnie Corbett also had success as Timothy Lumsden in the sit-com “Sorry!” and in “No, That’s Me Over Here!”.

First paired with Ronnie Barker on “The Frost Report”, it was on the same show that he worked alongside John Cleese. Corbett’s many TV credits include “The Saint” with Roger Moore, “The Vise” with Christopher Lee, “Alice Through The Looking Box” with Dora Bryan, and “It’s Tarbuck” with Amanda Barrie.

Corbett’s first film appearance was in the 1952 film “You’re Only Young Twice” along with Charles Hawtrey, Ronnie went on to appear in the films “After The Ball” with Laurence Harvey, “Mad Little Island” with Gordon Jackson, “The Rise & Rise of Michael Rimmer” with Valerie Leon, John Cleese & Dennis Price, “No Sex Please: We’re British” with Valerie Leon & Beryl Reid, as well as the star-studded Bond pastiche “Casino Royale” with Peter Sellers, Orson Welles, Bernard Cribbins, and David Prowse.