Jon Pertwee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 07, 1919 |
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| Died | May 20, 1996 (age 76) |
| Birthplace | Chelsea, London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Jon Pertwee's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing the Third Doctor in Doctor Who; starring as Worzel Gummidge in the TV series of the same name. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Jon Pertwee was born into a family of actors and writers; his father was the playwright and screenwriter Roland Pertwee. He was educated at Frensham Heights School and briefly attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) before being expelled. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed the Third Doctor in Doctor Who (1970–1974)
- Starred as Worzel Gummidge in the series Worzel Gummidge (1979–1981)
- Appeared in radio comedy The Navy Lark (1959–1977)
- Known for his comedic roles on stage and radio
Trivia
- Pertwee was expelled from RADA for refusing to play a Greek 'wind' in an acting exercise.
- He served as an officer in the Royal Navy during World War II, including time in Naval Intelligence.
- His son, Sean Pertwee, is also a well-known actor.
FAQs
People also ask
Jon Pertwee was born the 7 July 1919.
Chelsea, London, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About July 7th, 1919, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 7, 1919, Czechoslovak forces dissolved the short-lived Slovak Soviet Republic, which had been established in June 1919 under the influence of the Hungarian Soviet Republic.
- Day of the week: July 7th, 1919 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Bring Back Those Wonderful Days by Arthur Fields
- Popular movie: Male and Female directed by Cecil B. DeMille
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