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

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor

The Doctor (3) (archive footage)

The House That Dripped Blood

Paul Henderson (segment 4 "The Cloak")

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Crassus

Carry On Cleo

Soothsayer

Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks

The Doctor (3) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ladies Who Do

Sidney Tait

Doctor Who: Wish World & The Reality War

Dr. Who (archive footage) (uncredited)

A Yank at Oxford

Minor Role (uncredited)