Jon Pertwee
English actor (1919–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Devon Roland Pertwee (/ˈpɜːrtwiː/;[1] 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 four films in the Carry On series.
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.jpg) Pertwee at a Doctor Who convention in 1996 | |
| Born | John Devon Roland Pertwee (1919-07-07)7 July 1919 Chelsea, London, England |
| Died | 20 May 1996(1996-05-20) (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Putney Vale Cemetery, London, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
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| Years active | 1938–1996 |
| Known for | Third incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who |
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| Children | 2, including Sean |
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On television, Pertwee starred as the third incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British science fiction series Doctor Who (1970–1974), hosted the game show Whodunnit? (1974–1978) and played the title character in Worzel Gummidge (1979–1981 and 1987–1989). Towards the end of his life he maintained a close association with Doctor Who by appearing at many fan conventions related to the series and giving interviews.