The husky voiced actress Glynis Johns was born 5th October 1923. The daughter of actor Mervyn Johns she is probably best known for her light comedy and playful roles – although her most famous role was as Mrs. Winifred Banks (pictured), the children's mother in the Disney musical Mary Poppins (1964).
She was more active in films during the 1940’s and 1950’s before developing a very productive TV career from the 1960’s onwards – her last appearance was as Grandma in 1999’s Superstar .
Just a few of the many films that she appeared in are: South Riding 1938, The Briggs Family 1940, The 49th Parallel 1941, The Halfway House 1944, An Ideal Husband 1947, as Miranda Trevella in Helter Skelter released in 1949, No Highway in the Sky 1951, Land of Fury 1954, Loser Takes All 1956 and the cabinet of Caligari 1962.
She appeared in numerous TV productions including: the title role in Glynis 1963, Lady Penelope Peasoup in Batman and as Trudie Pepper in 1988’s Coming of Age
She was more active in films during the 1940’s and 1950’s before developing a very productive TV career from the 1960’s onwards – her last appearance was as Grandma in 1999’s Superstar .
Just a few of the many films that she appeared in are: South Riding 1938, The Briggs Family 1940, The 49th Parallel 1941, The Halfway House 1944, An Ideal Husband 1947, as Miranda Trevella in Helter Skelter released in 1949, No Highway in the Sky 1951, Land of Fury 1954, Loser Takes All 1956 and the cabinet of Caligari 1962.
She appeared in numerous TV productions including: the title role in Glynis 1963, Lady Penelope Peasoup in Batman and as Trudie Pepper in 1988’s Coming of Age
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