Person    | Male  Born 7/7/1919  Died 20/5/1996

Jon Pertwee

Categories: Cinema, Theatre, TV & Radio

Countries: USA

Actor. Born 3 Sheffield Terrace, Kensington. Having served in the Royal Navy and the Naval Intelligence Division during WW2 he became widely known during his 18 years (1959–77) playing Chief Petty Officer Pertwee (and three other roles) in the popular sitcom The Navy Lark on BBC Radio. Played the third Doctor Who, 1970-4. Also known for 'Worzel Gummidge'. Father of actor Sean Pertwee. Died in his sleep while on holiday in Connecticut, USA.

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Jon Pertwee

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BBC Television Centre - Doctor Who - Jon Pertwee

Doctor Who - Jon Pertwee, 1919 - 1996. BBC and the Heritage Foundation

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Jon Pertwee - E6

{The blue plaque reads:} Jon Pertwee, 1919 - 1996, Doctor Who, 1970 - 1974. T...

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Jon Pertwee - SW19

Jon Pertwee, 1919 - 1996, actor, entertainer & Time Lord, worked here. Th...

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