Jon Pertwee

Acting

Birthday

Jul 07, 1919

Born In

Chelsea, London, England, UK

Died

May 20, 1996

Known For

Movies

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Biography

John Devon Roland "Jon" Pertwee (7 July 1919 – 20 May 1996) was an English actor, comedian, entertainer and cabaret performer. Born into a theatrical family, he served in the Royal Navy and the Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War. In his early career he worked as a stage comedian, which included performing at the Glasgow Empire Theatre and sharing a bill with Max Wall and Jimmy James.