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Jon Pertwee

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Recent Role:
Himself on GMTV Today
Gender:
Male
Born:
7-7-1919
Died:
5-20-1996
Birthplace:
Chelsea, London, England, UK
Birth Name:
John Devon Roland Pertwee
AKA:
John Pertwee, Chief Petty Officer Pertwee
Jon was always told that he could never be an actor due to his lisp. This never stopped him and throughout his career Jon portrayed many memorable parts including the third incarnation of Doctor Who and the odd-ball scarecrow Worzel Gummidge.

John was born on 7 July 1919 in Chelsea, London. His parents were both in show business, his father a noted playwright and his mother an actress.

John changed his name to Jon as a young actor and embarked on a life on the stage, the family business. He had his first role in the "Twelfth Night". He then attended RADA for a



… More time before leaving after he refused to play a part assigned by the school.

Jon is perhaps best known for the second-longest serving Doctor, appearing in the role between 1970-1974. During his time, a number of his own vehicles appeared in the show, including a hover-craft.

Jon died while he was in the United States at a convention in May 1996. He left behind a wife and two children Sean and Dariel.

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    10 Perfect
    Rebel with a cause - that of spicing up the role of Doctor Who. My favourite Who actor. hide show

    Ever since I saw Jon Pertwee in 'Spearhead From Space', the first of the 3rd Doctor stories, I was transfixed. He brought a new panashe to the role, making the Doctor a man of action and a snappy dresser, the only man who could get away with wearing a frilly shirt apart for Jimi Hendrix. His sense of humour was second to none and this combined with a great ability to mimic voices moved Dr Who into a new exciting area. He is a great loss and is sadly missed. I just love rewatching the DVDs and every episode still moves me.

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    neligan Added Sep 13, 2006 All my reviews
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    THE DOCTOR!!! hide show

    The Doctor Who did it for me! Until he regenerated into that scarf wearing hippie! Oooo this guy made a creepy Doctor! And I remember when he lost his head to Aunt Sally! And when he hosted Whodoneit... You're sadly missed Mr Pertwee!!! Note: I believe his brother 'Bill Pertwee' was in Dad's Army.

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    nzmadmannz Added Jan 21, 2006 All my reviews
 

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