Top 3 Quotes & Sayings by Jon Pertwee

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an English actor Jon Pertwee.
Last updated on September 19, 2024.
Jon Pertwee

John Devon Roland Pertwee, known professionally as Jon Pertwee, was an English actor, comedian, entertainer, cabaret performer and TV presenter. Born into a theatrical family, he served in the Royal Navy and the Naval Intelligence Division during the Second World War. In his early career, he worked as a stage comedian, which included performing at the Glasgow Empire Theatre and sharing a bill with Max Wall and Jimmy James.

Somehow I seem to have been gently bypassed as a serious actor. — © Jon Pertwee
Somehow I seem to have been gently bypassed as a serious actor.
In all my years as an actor, I had never been me - I had always hidden behind my glasses, mustaches and funny voices.
Courage isn't just a matter of not being frightened, you know. It's being afraid and doing what you have to do anyway.
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