Jon Pertwee

TV Actor

Birthday July 7, 1919

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace London, England

DEATH DATE May 20, 1996 (76)

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About

English actor, best known as the third incarnation of the Doctor in the series, Dr. Who.

Before Fame

He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, but was expelled, and later was an officer in the Royal Navy.

Trivia

He was also recognized for his comedic role of the Worzel Gummidge television series.

Family Life

He married his second wife, Ingeborg Rhosea, in 1960. They had two children together and remained married until his death. 

Associated With

He was one of many incarnations of The Doctor that followed William Hartnell in the original Dr. Who series.