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Peter William Shorrocks Butterworth (4 February 1915 – 17 January 1979) was a British actor and comedian best known for his appearances in the Carry On film series. He was also a regular on children's television and radio. Butterworth was married to actress and impressionist Janet Brown.
Feb 6, 2024 · Peter Butterworth, who played many comic roles in the Carry On films, was also a prisoner of war who helped organise two famous escapes from German camps. His son Tyler reveals how his father's wartime experience shaped his humour and career.
Peter Butterworth (1915-1979) was a British character actor and writer, best known for his roles in the "Carry On" comedy films. He was also a former naval pilot who was shot down by the Germans in WW II and became a POW.
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- Bramhall, Cheshire, England, UK
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- Coventry, Warwickshire, England, UK
Dec 29, 2023 · Carry On star Peter Butterworth has been revealed as a World War Two hero after helping to free 76 airmen from a Polish prison by secretly passing messages to British Intelligence.
Peter Butterworth was a British actor who specialized in playing eccentric characters in films and TV shows. He was a POW in WWII, a radio comedian, a pantomime star and a regular in the "Carry On" series.
- February 4, 1915
- January 16, 1979
Peter Butterworth had been a familiar face on stage and screen since the late 1940s, following an impressive career in the forces during the war. A beloved children's entertainer on television in the 1950s, he worked consistently across all media throughout his life, always with the best, because he was the best.
Peter William Shorrocks Butterworth (4 February 1915 – 17 January 1979) was a British actor and comedian best known for his appearances in the Carry On film series. He was also a regular on children's television and radio.
