Glynis Johns
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-nomine
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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Born
Oct 05, 1923
Pretoria, South Africa
Died
Jan 04, 2024
Known For
Acting
Movies
69 acting
0 crew
Popularity
2.0
Known For
Mary Poppins
1964
as Mrs. Banks
While You Were Sleeping
1995
as Elsie
Around the World in 80 Days
1956
as Sporting Lady's Companion
The Thief of Bagdad
1940
as Princess's Maid (uncredited)
Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School
1988
as Ms. Grimwood (voice)
The Court Jester
1955
as Maid Jean
The Ref
1994
as Rose Chasseur
Superstar
1999
as Grandma
The Vault of Horror
1973
as Eleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
49th Parallel
1941
as Anna
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