John Mills
Sir John Mills CBE (born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills; 22 February 1908 – 23 April 2005) was an English actor who appeared in more than 120 films in a career spanning seven decades. He excelled on camera as an appealing British everyman who often portrayed guileless, wounded war heroes. In 1971, he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Ryan's Daughter.
John Mills CBE | |
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Mills in the 1979 serial Quatermass | |
| Born | Lewis Ernest Watts Mills 22 February 1908 North Elmham, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 23 April 2005 (aged 97) Denham, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Resting place | St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Denham |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1929–2004 |
| Known for | Ryan's Daughter Tunes of Glory Swiss Family Robinson |
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| Children | 3, including Juliet and Hayley |
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For his work in film, Mills was knighted by Elizabeth II in 1976. In 2002, he received a BAFTA Fellowship from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and was named a Disney Legend by The Walt Disney Company.
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