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.
Awards & recognition
- Disney Legends · 2002
- Knight Bachelor · 1976
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1971
- Silver Shell — Best Actor · 1967
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1960
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- Critics' Circle Award — Distinguished Service to the Arts
- Volpi Cup — Best Actor
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1971 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Actor in a Play · 1962 · nominated
Filmography50+ titles
Martin Chuzzlewit
A Woman of Substance
Gandhi
When the Wind Blows
Hobson's Choice
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Cats
Hamlet
Ice Cold in Alex
Great Expectations
The Chalk Garden
Tiger Bay
Scott of the Antarctic
Ryan's Daughter
King Rat
Tunes of Glory
This Happy Breed
The Parent Trap
The Lash
Frankenstein
Adam's Woman
Swiss Family Robinson
Dunkirk
Tales of the Unexpected
The Thirty Nine Steps
The Colditz Story
In Which We Serve
Around the World in 80 Days
Oh! What a Lovely War
The Family Way
Operation Crossbow
Around the World in 80 Days
Bombsight Stolen
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
War and Peace
Bean
The Rocking Horse Winner
We Dive at Dawn
Bright Young Things
The Love Boat
Chuka
Flame in the Streets
The Ghost Camera
Young Winston
Zulu Dawn
Oklahoma Crude
The Big Sleep
The Human Factor
The End of the Affair
Sahara