Ronnie Corbett, star of The Two Ronnies, Sorry!, a contributor to The Frost Report, Frost Over England and latterly Extras, has died today. Director-General Tony Hall paid tribute to Ronnie earlier today:
Ronnie Corbett was a wonderful comic and entertainer. A man of great charm and warmth who brought laughter and joy to millions. He was quite simply one of the true greats of British comedy. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
A delve into the 主播大秀's picture library reveals an aspect of Ronnie's on-screen presence sometimes overlooked. In addition to being a brilliant performer, an engaging and playful storyteller, his wide range of entertaining characterisations as illustrated below emphasise the versatility that perhaps us as viewers long took for granted. Look no further than Ronnie as Miss Marple, posing for the camera, completely owning the role he's occupying. Or Mr Corbett as the King of Hearts. My particular favourite and a real surprise: Ronnie as Adam Ant.
What shines through in every picture is Corbett's total commitment to the task in hand, equalled by his boyish enthusiasm for the seemingly endless opportunities to play 'dress-up'.
John Cleese and Ronnie Corbett featured in Frost over England
John Cleese, Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett in the 'Class Sketch'.
Ronnie as Pinocchio in the sketch 'Pinocchio II Killer Doll' taken from The Two Ronnies Christmas Special 1987.
Ronnie Corbett in costume for a comedy musical number shown during series nine of The Two Ronnies. The Two Ronnies show format consisted of various sketches, musical numbers, the weekly Ronnie Corbett monologue, and The News. They were also joined by weekly guest stars such as Elton John, Phil Collins, The Nolan Sisters and Manhattan Transfer.
Another musical number from series nine of The Two Ronnies.
Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as Chas and Dave.
Ronnie Corbett as Rocky Stallone in 'Little Big Shot ', a sketch shown on the Christmas Day episode of series twelve of The Two Ronnies
Corbett as Miss Marple in the sketch 'The Teddy Bear That Knew Too Much'
Ronnie as Teeny Todd - a spoof of the classic tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Sid and George putting the world to rights over a pint of warm beer.
Adam Ant. No, sorry. Ronnie Corbett as Adam Ant.
Golf-loving Corbett
Classic Corbett
Ronnie Corbett takes a break from filming 'By The Sea'
Ronnie Corbett as Minni Caldwell, Ronnie Barker as Ena Sharples, from a Coronation Street musical number.
