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John Mills was born on 22 February 1908 in North Elmham, Norfolk, [1] the son of Edith Mills (née Baker), a theatre box office manager, and Lewis Mills, a mathematics teacher. [2] Mills was born at Watts Naval School , where his father was a master.
John Mills (1908-2005) was a popular and versatile actor who appeared in more than 120 films and TV movies in a career spanning eight decades. He starred in military roles, musicals, comedies, dramas and won an Oscar for Ryan's Daughter (1970).
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John Mills was a popular and beloved English actor who appeared in more than 120 films and TV movies in a career spanning eight decades. He starred in military roles, musicals, comedies, dramas and won an Oscar for his performance in Ryan's Daughter (1970).
- February 22, 1908
- April 23, 2005
Jul 4, 2024 · John Mills (born February 22, 1908, Watts Naval Training College, North Elmham, Norfolk, England—died April 23, 2005, Denham, Buckinghamshire, England) was a British actor who appeared in more than 100 motion pictures and dozens of stage plays and television programs during a career that spanned some seven decades. His ability to portray “everyman” characters sincerely and believably ...
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- Hobson's Choice. Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda De Banzie. 120 votes. Hobson's Choice, a classic British comedy-drama film, showcases the impeccable talent of Sir John Mills as Willie Mossop.
- Ice Cold in Alex. John Mills, Sylvia Syms, Anthony Quayle. 116 votes. In the captivating war film Ice Cold in Alex, John Mills delivers a stunning performance as Captain Anson, a man burdened with guilt but driven by determination.
- Ryan's Daughter. Robert Mitchum, John Mills, Trevor Howard. 83 votes. Ryan's Daughter features another stellar performance from John Mills as Michael - a mute village idiot who becomes entangled in a heartbreaking love triangle during early 20th-century Ireland.
- Great Expectations. John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Bernard Miles. 80 votes. As one of Charles Dickens' most renowned works brought to life on screen, Great Expectations offers audiences a glimpse into Victorian-era Britain through the eyes of young Pip (played by Anthony Wager).
2014. Night of the Fox. 1990. A Tale of Two Cities. 1989. Around the World in 80 Days. 1989. A Woman of Substance. 1985.
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Jul 29, 2011 · Maggie Smith presenting John Mills with the Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Ryan's Daughter" at the 43rd Academy Awards® in 1971.
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