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Public records list Jon Pertwee as an explorer, comedian and film actor. Jon Pertwee was born on July 7, 1919 in Chelsea, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on May 20, 1996, at the age of 76. Credited works include Doctor Who.
My Take
Jon Pertwee fascinates me because he was a true theatrical chameleon long before he became the dandified Third Doctor that British audiences adored. Born in 1919 into an acting family, he honed his craft on radio comedy, juggling multiple voices in a single sitcom, which is a kind of invisible virtuosity I find underrated. That a master of vocal disguise became the face of a sci-fi institution says everything about his range. The stray 'explorer' tag only adds to the mystique. He died in 1996, but the warmth he brought to decades of British living rooms is the rare comic legacy that genuinely endures.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jon Pertwee
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・パートウィー
- Reading
- じょん・ぱーとうぃー
- Born
- July 7, 1919 – May 20, 1996
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Chelsea, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- explorer / comedian / film actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Doctor Who | — |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon%20Pertwee
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q467601
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jon Pertwee born?
Born July 7, 1919.
When did Jon Pertwee die?
Died May 20, 1996, aged 76.
Where was Jon Pertwee from?
Jon Pertwee was from Chelsea, United Kingdom.
What did Jon Pertwee do?
Jon Pertwee worked as explorer, comedian, film actor, stage actor, television actor.
What was Jon Pertwee known for?
Notable works include Doctor Who.
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