Peter Butterworth

Biography

Peter Butterworth 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 served as a lieutenant in the Royal Navy during World War II, where he was shot down and became a prisoner of war, but found solace in forming a duo with fellow inmate Talbot Rothwell, who later wrote many Carry On films. Butterworth was married to actress Janet Brown.