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Jon Pertwee

English actor (1919–1996)

  • Fame59.7
  • Momentum15.3
  • Wikipedia26.3K
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Lived 1919–1996, aged 77United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomActorsActor
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    35 languages
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  • Era
    1919–1996
    Aged 77
  • Known for
    Doctor Who: The Day of…
    2013
Summary
Updated 2026-08-18

John Devon Roland Pertwee, known professionally as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor. Born into a theatrical family, he became known as a comedy actor, playing Chief Petty Officer Pertwee in the BBC Radio sitcom The Navy Lark (1959–1977) and appearing in four films in the Carry On series (1964–1992).

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59.7
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Momentum15.3
Historical23.5
Now attention9.9
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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