Actors who died on May 20

Take a focused look at the actors who passed away on May 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1989 Anton Diffring

  Anton Diffring was a German-born British actor best known for his roles as German officers and villains in British and American films during the mid-20th century. His distinctive appearance and fluent English led to a prolific career, especially in war movies and thrillers. [bio]

• 1996 Jon Pertwee

  Jon Pertwee was an English actor, comedian, and cabaret performer, best known for his portrayal of the Third Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, and as the title character in the children's series Worzel Gummidge. [bio]