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Glynis Johns

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Glynis Johns

Born October 5, 1923 in Pretoria, South AfricaDied January 4, 202463 films

Glynis Johns (October 5, 1923 - January 4, 2024) was a South African-born British actress, dancer, musician and singer. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, while her parents were on tour, she is best known for originating the role of Desiree Armfeldt in A Little Night Music on Broadway, for which she won a Tony Award, and for playing Winifred Banks in Walt Disney's musical motion picture Mary Poppins. In 2020, with the death of Olivia de Havilland, Johns became the oldest living Academy Award-nominee in any acting category.

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In both roles, Johns sang songs written specifically for her, including "Send in the Clowns", composed by Stephen Sondheim, and "Sister Suffragette", written by the Sherman Brothers.

Johns was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the 1960 film The Sundowners. She was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood and class years of British cinema. She is known for the breathy quality of her husky voice and her upbeat persona.

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Mary Poppins posterFirst watchMary Poppins19647.5as Mrs. BanksIn turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.View film

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Filmography

63 films as actor
  1. 1999SuperstarGrandma
  2. 1995While You Were SleepingElsie
  3. 1994The Secret GardenDarjeeling (voice)
  4. 1994The RefRose Chasseur
  5. 1988Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul SchoolMs. Grimwood (voice)
  6. 1988Zelly & MeCo-Co
  7. 1987NukieSister Anne
  8. 1984The Crime of Ovide Plouffe
  9. 1984SpraggueAunt Mary
  10. 1977Three Dangerous LadiesMrs. Amworth
  11. 1975Mrs. AmworthMrs. Amworth
  12. 1974The Happy PrinceSwallow (voice)
  13. 1973The Vault of HorrorEleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
  14. 1972Under Milk WoodMyfanwy Price
  15. 1969Lock Up Your DaughtersMrs Squeezum
  16. 1968Don't Just Stand ThereSabine Manning
  17. 1965Dear BrigitteVina Leaf
  18. 1964Mary PoppinsMrs. Banks
  19. 1963Papa's Delicate ConditionAmberlyn Griffith
  20. 1962The Chapman ReportTeresa Harnish
  21. 1962The Cabinet of CaligariJane Lindstrom
  22. 1960The SundownersMrs. Firth
  23. 1960The Spider's WebClarissa Hailsham-Brown
  24. 1959Shake Hands with the DevilKitty Brady
  25. 1958Another Time, Another PlaceKay Trevor
  26. 1957All Mine to GiveJo Eunson
  27. 1956Around the World in 80 DaysSporting Lady's Companion
  28. 1956Loser Takes AllCary
  29. 1955The Court JesterMaid Jean
  30. 1955Josephine and MenJosephine Luton
  31. 1954Mad About MenCaroline Trewella / Miranda Trewella
  32. 1954The BeachcomberMartha Jones
  33. 1954The SeekersMarion Southey
  34. 1954The Weak and the WickedJean Raymond
  35. 1953Rob Roy, The Highland RogueHelen Mary MacPherson MacGregor
  36. 1953Personal AffairBarbara Vining
  37. 1953The Sword and the RosePrincess Mary Tudor
  38. 1952The CardRuth Earp
  39. 1952The Magic BoxMay Jones
  40. 1951Appointment with VenusNicola Fallaize
  41. 1951No Highway in the SkyMarjorie Corder
  42. 1951EncoreStella Cotman
  43. 1951Flesh and BloodKatherine Manley
  44. 1950State SecretLisa Robinson
  45. 1949Dear Mr. ProhackMimi Warburton
  46. 1949Helter SkelterMiranda Trewella (uncredited)
  47. 1949Third Time LuckyJoan Burns
  48. 1948MirandaMiranda Trewella
  49. 1947An Ideal HusbandMabel Chiltern
  50. 1947FriedaJudy Dawson
  51. 1946This Man Is MineMillie
  52. 1945Perfect StrangersDizzy Clayton
  53. 1944The Halfway HouseGwyneth
  54. 1943The Adventures of TartuPaula Palacek
  55. 194149th ParallelAnna
  56. 1941The Prime MinisterMiss Sheridan (uncredited)
  57. 1940The Briggs FamilySheila Briggs
  58. 1940Under Your HatWinnie
  59. 1940The Thief of BagdadPrincess's Maid (uncredited)
  60. 1939On the Night of the FireMary
  61. 1938Prison Without BarsNina
  62. 1938South RidingMidge Carne
  63. 1938Murder in the FamilyMarjorie Osborne