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Harry Corbett - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 28, 1918 |
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| Age | 108 |
| Birthplace | Ryelands, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Harry Corbett's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Creator and performer of Sooty, a British children's puppet character and television series. |
Intro
Harry Corbett was an English entertainer and puppeteer best known as the creator of the popular children's television program 'Sooty.' His innovative puppetry brought joy to generations of children in the UK.
Early Life & Background
Harry Corbett was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and grew up in Bradford. He initially trained to be an engineer before pursuing a career in entertainment. His interest in puppetry was sparked by a holiday purchase of a yellow bear glove puppet, which later became Sooty.
Career Highlights
- Created the glove puppet character Sooty in 1948.
- Launched 'The Sooty Show' on British television in 1955, which ran for over two decades.
- Awarded the OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 1976 for his services to children's entertainment.
- Helped establish glove puppet performance as a mainstream part of British children's entertainment.
Trivia
- The original Sooty puppet was purchased during a holiday in Blackpool.
- Harry Corbett painted the puppet's ear and nose black to help it show up better on early black-and-white television.
- His son, Matthew Corbett, took over the Sooty franchise after Harry retired.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Harry Corbett?
Harry Corbett is 108 years old.
When was Harry Corbett born?
Harry Corbett was born the 28 January 1918.
Where is Harry Corbett from?
Ryelands, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About January 28th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 28, 1918, Leon Trotsky was appointed as the leader of the Red Army. His leadership played a crucial role in the Bolshevik victory during the Russian Civil War and the establishment of the Soviet state.
- Day of the week: January 28th, 1918 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Livery Stable Blues by W.C. Handy's Orchestra
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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