Ronnie Barker
| Born | September 25, 1929 |
| Hometown | Bedford, England |
| Height | 5'8" (1.72m) |
| Spouse | Joy Tubb |
| Children | Charlie Barker |
| Parents | Leonard Barker, Edith Barker |
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Ian Davidson, scriptwriter and performer who worked with the Two Ronnies and Barry Humphries
- Ian Davidson, the comedy scriptwriter who has died aged 84, supplied Barry Humphries with jokes for more than half a century, and also co-wrote (with Peter Vincent) the sitcoms Sorry! and When the Dog Dies for Ronnie Corbett.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Going Straight | Winner |
| 1979 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Two Ronnies | Winner |
| 1978 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | Porridge | Winner |
| 1978 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Two Ronnies | Winner |
| 1977 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Light Entertainment Performance | The Two Ronnies | Nominated |
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