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John Devon Roland Pertwee (/ ˈ p ɜːr t w iː /; 7 July 1919 – 20 May 1996), known professionally as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor. Born into a theatrical family, he became nationally known as a comedy actor, playing Chief Petty Officer Pertwee (and three other roles) in the BBC Radio sitcom The Navy Lark (1959–1977) and appearing in ...
Jon Pertwee was a British actor best known for playing the Third Doctor on Doctor Who. He also appeared in many films, TV shows, and stage plays, and was related to other famous performers.
- Actor, Writer, Music Department
- July 7, 1919
- 2 min
- May 20, 1996
Learn about the life and career of Jon Pertwee, the actor who played the Third Doctor on Doctor Who (1963) and served in World War II. Find out his family, trivia, quotes, salaries and more on IMDb.
- July 7, 1919
- May 20, 1996
A tribute to the versatile comedy actor who played Dr Who, Worzel Gummidge and many other roles. Learn about his naval background, his family, his career and his legacy.
John Devon Roland Pertwee (7 July 1919 – 20 May 1996), better known as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor. He is best known for playing the role of the Third Doctor on Doctor Who from 1970 to 1974 and also the title scarecrow in the television children's comedy series Worzel Gummidge .
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- John Devon Roland Pertwee, 7 July 1919, Chelsea, London, England
- 1938–1996
- 20 May 1996 (aged 76), Timber Lake, Connecticut, United States
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Jul 6, 2011 · A look back at the sterling work of the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee, who played the character as a hybrid of Jeeves and Wooster. The article traces the changes and tones of the era, from the serious and gritty stories of Season 7 to the more family-friendly and fun-filled stories of Season 8. It also highlights Pertwee's humour, charm, and moral code.
John Devon Roland Pertwee, known professionally as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor. Born into a theatrical family, he became nationally known as a comedy actor, playing Chief Petty Officer Pertwee in the BBC Radio sitcom The Navy Lark (1959–1977) and appearing in four films in the Carry On series.
