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John Mills
John Mills
97 years (Feb 22, 1908 – Apr 23, 2005)
The Watts Naval Training College, North Elmham, Norfolk, England, UK
92 Movies
13 TV Shows

John Mills

Known for
Great Expectations
Pip
Swiss Family Robinson
Father
Gandhi
Lord Chelmsford
Who's That Girl
Montgomery Bell
A knight of British cinema, John Mills embodied for decades the stoicism and decency of the English national character. Trained in musical theatre, he moved to the big screen and became a familiar face in war dramas and literary adaptations such as 'Great Expectations', in which he played the adult Pip under David Lean's direction. His career ranged from the sober heroism of 'Tunes of Glory' to the mute villager of 'Ryan's Daughter', a role that won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1971. His register combined emotional restraint and a quiet humanity that allowed him to age naturally on camera across more than half a century.
A knight of British cinema, John Mills embodied for decades the stoicism and decency of the English national character. Trained in musical theatre, he moved to the big screen and became a familiar face in war dramas and literary adaptations such as 'Great Expectations', in which he played the adult Pip under David Lean's direction. His career ranged from the sober heroism of 'Tunes of Glory' to the mute villager of 'Ryan's Daughter', a role that won him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1971. His register combined emotional restraint and a quiet humanity that allowed him to age naturally on camera across more than half a century.
Known for
Great Expectations
Pip
Swiss Family Robinson
Father
Gandhi
Lord Chelmsford
Who's That Girl
Montgomery Bell
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TV Shows
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Bright Young Things
Gentleman
★ 6.3
2003
Film
Cats
Gus the Theatre Cat
★ 7.3
1998
Film
Bean
Chairman
★ 6.5
1997
Film
Hamlet
Old King Norway
★ 7.3
1996
Film
The Grotesque
Sir Edward Cleghorn
★ 5.4
1995
Film
Martin Chuzzlewit
Mr Chuffey · 3 episodes
★ 8.4
1994
TV
Deadly Advice
Jack the Ripper
★ 4.7
1994
Film
Harnessing Peacocks
Bernard Quigley
★ 5.0
1993
Film
Perfect Scoundrels
Praeger · 1 episode
★ 6.0
1992
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Mills still alive?
John Mills passed away on April 23, 2005 at age 97.
What are the most famous roles of John Mills?
John Mills is best known for roles in Bean, Gandhi, Around the World in 80 Days.
How many movies has John Mills been in?
Over a 73-year career (since 1932), John Mills has appeared in 92 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was John Mills's first movie?
The career of John Mills began with The Midshipmaid (1932).
What is John Mills's most recent movie or series?
John Mills's most recent release is Bright Young Things, which premiered on October 3, 2003.
What TV shows has John Mills appeared in?
On television, John Mills has appeared in The Love Boat, Around the World in 80 Days, Tales of the Unexpected, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
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John Mills
John Mills
1908-02-22 · The Watts Naval Training College, North Elmham, Norfolk, England, UK

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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