Jon Pertwee

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 147
Gender: Male
Born: July 7, 1919
Died: May 20, 1996
Place of birth: Chelsea, London, England, UK
Also known as: 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.