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John Mills

Acting Born Feb 22, 1908 The Watts Naval Training College, North Elmham, Norfolk, England, UK 24 credits

Biography

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. On screen, he often played people who are not at all exceptional, but become heroes because of their common sense, generosity and good judgement.

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Known for

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self
Film

Who's That Girl

as Montgomery Bell

Full filmography

  • The Love Boat (1977) as Bertram MacDonald
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Sam Morrissey
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as William Perkins
  • Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as The Man
  • Wogan (1982) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • Hotel (1982)
  • Parkinson (1998) as Self
  • Who's That Girl (1987) as Montgomery Bell
  • An Audience with... (1978) as Self
  • Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) as Self
  • The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
  • A Woman of Substance (1985) as Henry Rossiter
  • Bean (1997) as Chairman
  • Nanny and the Professor (1970) as Uncle Alfred
  • The Parent Trap (1961) as Mitch Evers' Golf Caddy (uncredited)
  • Talking Pictures (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Around the World in 80 Days (1989) as Faversham
  • The American Film Institute Salute to ... (1973) as Self
  • Producers' Showcase (1954) as Robert Crosbie
  • Gandhi (1982) as Lord Chelmsford
  • Around the World in 80 Days (1956) as London Carriage Driver
  • The Dame Edna Experience (1987) as Self
  • Clive Anderson All Talk (1996) as Self