Peter Butterworth

Peter Butterworth
Butterworth in Carry On Up the Khyber, 1968
Born
William Shorrocks Butterworth

(1915-02-04)4 February 1915
Bramhall, Cheshire, England
Died17 January 1979(1979-01-17) (aged 63)
Coventry, West Midlands, England
Resting placeDanehill Cemetery, Danehill, East Sussex, England
OccupationsActor, comedian, Royal Naval Airman
Years active1948–1979
Spouse
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(m. 1946)​
Children2, including Tyler Butterworth

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 and as the Meddling Monk in Doctor Who. He was also a regular on children's television and radio.

Butterworth was married to actress and impressionist Janet Brown.

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