Jon Pertwee
Personal Info
- Gender
- Male
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthday
- 1919
- Place of birth
- Chelsea, London, England, UK
- Died
- 1996
- Also known as
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John Devon Roland Pertwee
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.
