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 Mervyn Johns was born on February 18, 1899 in Pembroke, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Dead of Night (1945), A Christmas Carol (1951) and The Day of the Triffids (1963). He was previously married to Diana Churchill and Alice Maud Steele Wareham. He died on September 6, 1992 in Norwood, England, UK.
Bio:
Mervyn Johns was born on February 18, 1899 in Pembroke, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Dead of Night (1945), A Christmas Carol (1951) and The Day of the Triffids (1963). He was previously married to Diana Churchill and Alice Maud Steele Wareham. He died on September 6, 1992 in Norwood, England, UK.
Tivia:
Father of actress Glynis Johns, who appeared with him in The Halfway House (1944) and The Sundowners (1960).Stocky, benevolent-looking Welsh character who became an unexpected star of British movies during WWII, then moved quickly into post-war supports, with one of his fondly-remembered parts being that of the cowering "Bob Cratchit" to Alastair Sim's cold-hearted "Ebenezer Scrooge" in the definitive film version of A Christmas Carol (1951).Prior to his acting career was a medical student at London Hospital. Served with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.Had a knack for playing slightly ethereal or frightened little men, at his best in one of the chapters of Dead of Night (1945).Gold medal graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Acted for eight years in repertory theatre in Bristol.Daughter Glynis Johns born 5th October 1923.Ex-father-in-law of Anthony Forwood.Educated Llandovery College. Abandoned his studies for the stage.First wife, Alyce Steele (1901 - 1970), was an Australian concert pianist. Another source gives the spelling of her name as Alys Maude Steel-Payne.Grandfather of Gareth Forwood.Parents William John and Margaret Samuel. |
| Name: |
Mervyn Johns |
Type: |
Actor (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor |
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Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:50:57 |
| Height: |
5' 6' (1.68 m) |
| Biography: |
Mervyn Johns was born on February 18, 1899 in Pembroke, Wales, UK. He was an actor, known for Dead of Night (1945), A Christmas Carol (1951) and The Day of the Triffids (1963). He was previously married to Diana Churchill and Alice Maud Steele Wareha |
| Trivia: |
Father of actress Glynis Johns, who appeared with him in The Halfway House (1944) and The Sundowners (1960).Stocky, benevolent-looking Welsh character who became an unexpected star of British movies during WWII, then moved quickly into post-war supports, with one of his fondly-remembered parts being that of the cowering "Bob Cratchit" to Alastair Sim's cold-hearted "Ebenezer Scrooge" in the definitive film version of A Christmas Carol (1951).Prior to his acting career was a medical student at London Hospital. Served with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.Had a knack for playing slightly ethereal or frightened little men, at his best in one of the chapters of Dead of Night (1945).Gold medal graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Acted for eight years in repertory theatre in Bristol.Daughter Glynis Johns born 5th October 1923.Ex-father-in-law of Anthony Forwood.Educated Llandovery College. Abandoned his studies for the stage.First wife, Alyce Steele (1901 - 1970), was an Australian concert pianist. Another source gives the spelling of her name as Alys Maude Steel-Payne.Grandfather of Gareth Forwood.Parents William John and Margaret Samuel. |
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Actor |
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(1937) He acted in J.B. Priestley's play, "Time and the Conways", at the Duchess Theatre in London, England with Jean Forbes-Robertson, Raymond Huntley, Barbara Everest, Helen Horsey, Alexander Archdale, Eileen Erskine, Wilfred Babbage, Mol |
| Spouse: |
Diana Churchill (December 4, 1976 - September 6, 1992) (his death)Alice Maud Steele Wareham (1922 - September 1970) (her death, 1 child) |
| Children: |
Glynis Johns |
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