JON PERTWEE

(John Devon Roland Pertwee)


Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee
  • Born: July 7, 1919
  • Died: May 20, 1996
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Actor, Comedian, Entertainer

John Devon Roland "Jon" Pertwee 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.