Jon Pertwee
English actor (1919–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Devon Roland Pertwee (7 July 1919[1] – 20 May 1996), better known as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor. He is best known for playing the role of the Third Doctor on Doctor Who from 1970 to 1974 and also the title scarecrow in the television children's comedy series Worzel Gummidge. His son is actor Sean Pertwee.
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Jon Pertwee | |
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Born | John Devon Roland Pertwee (1919-07-07)7 July 1919 Chelsea, London, England, |
Died | 20 May 1996(1996-05-20) (aged 76) Timber Lake, Connecticut, United States |
Cause of death | Heart attack |
Years active | 1938–1996 |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Spouse(s) | Jean Marsh (m. 1955–1960, divorced) Ingeborg Rhoesa (m. 1960–1996, his death) |
Children | Sean Pertwee Dariel Pertwee |
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He was a cousin of actor Bill Pertwee who played Chief Warden Hodges in the comedy Dad's Army.