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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 is best known for his portrayal of the Third Doctor on the BBC's science-fiction television series Doctor Who (1963) from 1970 to 1974. He was also the first to play the role following the transition of BBC One from black and white to colour.
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Jon Pertwee is best known for his portrayal of the Third Doctor on the BBC's science-fiction television series Doctor Who (1963) from 1970 to 1974. He was also the first to play the role following the transition of BBC One from black and white to colour.
- July 7, 1919
- May 20, 1996
Apr 15, 2022 · Jon Pertwee, the third Doctor, stayed on the show for five seasons, breaking the "three-year rule". He left due to the death of the Master actor, the end of an era, and the fear of typecasting.
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 .
Jul 7, 2019 · To celebrate Jon Pertwee's 100th birthday, Matthew Sweet chats to "Gotham" star Sean Pertwee about his father's legacy as the Third Doctor, whilst filming for an upcoming Collection boxset....
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Jul 6, 2011 · Jon Pertwee (aka ‘The Tall Lightbulb’, Worzel Gummidge, and ‘The Pert One’) played the Third Doctor as a hybrid of Jeeves and Wooster.
