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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.
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
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, who appeared in 16 Carry On films, was an officer for MI9 planning prison escapes.
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 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.
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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.
