Jon Pertwee

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.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

July 7, 1919

Death Date:

May 20, 1996

Age :

76

Jon Pertwee gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the Third Doctor on the BBC’s science-fiction television series Doctor Who between 1970 and 1974. Notably, he was the first actor to play the role after BBC One transitioned from black and white to color. Pertwee’s extensive 60-year career in entertainment spanned radio, film, and cabaret. Some of his notable works include roles in radio programs such as The Navy Lark and Round the Horne, as well as appearances in TV shows and films like Carry On Cleo, The House That Dripped Blood, and Worzel Gummidge. An accomplished stage actor, Pertwee received the Variety Club of Great Britain’s most promising newcomer award in 1958. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II, where he organized shows for his fellow sailors, which he credited as the beginning of his acting career.