Jon Pertwee

English actor (1919–1996)
Person human Q467601
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Jon Pertwee

Summary

Jon Pertwee is a human[1]. He was born in Chelsea[2]. He was born on July 7, 1919[3]. He died in Connecticut[4]. He died on May 20, 1996[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,255 views/month, #6,046 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jon Pertwee's place of birth was Chelsea[2].
  • Jon Pertwee passed away in Connecticut[4].
  • Jon Pertwee was born on July 7, 1919[3].
  • Jon Pertwee died on May 20, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[12].
  • Jon Pertwee's father was Roland Pertwee[13].
  • Jon Pertwee was married to Jean Marsh[14].
  • A child of Jon Pertwee was Sean Pertwee[15].
  • Jon Pertwee held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Jon Pertwee held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Jon Pertwee worked as an explorer[6].
  • Jon Pertwee's professions included comedian[7].
  • Jon Pertwee worked as a film actor[8].
  • Jon Pertwee worked as a stage actor[9].
  • Jon Pertwee worked as a television actor[10].
  • Jon Pertwee's field of work was video game industry[18].
  • Jon Pertwee's field of work was Doctor Who[19].
  • Jon Pertwee was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20].
  • Jon Pertwee was educated at Sherborne School[21].
  • Jon Pertwee's education included a stint at Frensham Heights School[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Jon Pertwee is Doctor Who[23].
  • Jon Pertwee is recorded as male[24].
  • Jon Pertwee's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jon Pertwee's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[26].
  • Jon Pertwee's Commons category is recorded as Jon Pertwee[27].

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Origins and Family

Jon Pertwee's place of birth was Chelsea[2]. He was born on July 7, 1919[3]. His father was Roland Pertwee[13].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20], a drama school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1904[30]; Sherborne School[21], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1550[33], headquartered in Sherborne[34]; and Frensham Heights School[22], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1925[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and television actor[10]. Fields of work include video game industry[18], a type of industry[38] and Doctor Who[19], a television series[39].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jon Pertwee is Doctor Who[23].

Personal Life

Jon Pertwee was married to Jean Marsh[14]. A child of him was Sean Pertwee[15].

Death and Burial

Jon Pertwee died on May 20, 1996[5]. He passed away in Connecticut[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[40]. Burial took place at Putney Vale Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jon Pertwee ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,255 views/month, #6,046 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jon Pertwee born?

Jon Pertwee's place of birth was Chelsea[2].

Where did Jon Pertwee die?

Jon Pertwee died in Connecticut[4].

Who were Jon Pertwee's parents?

Jon Pertwee's father was Roland Pertwee[13].

Who was Jon Pertwee married to?

Jon Pertwee's spouses include Jean Marsh[14].

What did Jon Pertwee do for work?

Jon Pertwee worked as explorer[6], comedian[7], film actor[8], stage actor[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Jon Pertwee go to school?

Jon Pertwee was educated at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art[20], Sherborne School[21], and Frensham Heights School[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . rada.ac.uk. rada.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [40] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Doctor Who
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    Field of work video game industry, Doctor Who
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