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Acting
Jon Pertwee
Jon Pertwee is best known for Doctor Who, The Avengers, SuperTed and The Goodies. Jon Pertwee was born on July 7, 1919. Jon Pertwee died on May 20, 1996 at the age of 76.
- Born
- July 7, 1919
- Place of birth
- Chelsea, London, England, UK
- Died
- May 20, 1996 (76 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2023Tales of the TardisThe Doctor
- 2015Myth MakersHimself
- 2013Doctor Who: The Doctors RevisitedSelf
- 1996Noel's Telly YearsSelf
- 1992Virtual MurderLuis Silverado
- 1989The Further Adventures of SuperTed
- 1988On the Waterfront
- 1987Worzel Gummidge Down UnderWorzel Gummidge
- 1985Doctor Who's Who's WhoDoctor Who
- 1984Surprise, SurpriseSelf
- 1983SuperTedSpotty
- 1982WoganSelf
- 1979Worzel GummidgeWorzel Gummidge
- 1979Blankety Blank
- 1979The Paul Daniels Magic ShowSelf
- 1976Tell Me AnotherGuest
- 1973Whodunnit?Host
- 1970The GoodiesReverend Llewellyn Llewellyn Llewellyn Llewellyn
- 1965A Slight Case Of...
- 1963Doctor WhoThe Doctor
- 1961The AvengersBrigadier Whitehead
- 1958IvanhoePeter the Peddler
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jon Pertwee been in?
Jon Pertwee is best known for Doctor Who, The Avengers, SuperTed and The Goodies.
When was Jon Pertwee born?
Jon Pertwee was born on July 7, 1919. (Chelsea, London, England, UK)
How old is Jon Pertwee?
Jon Pertwee died on May 20, 1996 at the age of 76.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·