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Glynis Margaret Payne Johns (5 October 1923 – 4 January 2024) was a British actress. In a career spanning seven decades on stage and screen, Johns appeared in more than 60 films and 30 plays.
She was probably best known for her role as the suffragette mother in Mary Poppins (1964) although she is probably best loved for her fishy roles in Miranda (1948) and Mad About Men (1954). She had earlier showed she could take on the serious roles as well as in Frieda (1947).
Jan 4, 2024 · Glynis Johns, the British actress known for her role as feminist icon Winnifred Banks in 1964’s “Mary Poppins,” has died. She was 100.
Jan 4, 2024 · Glynis Johns, the British actress who in a trans-Atlantic career that endured for more than 60 years won a Tony Award for her role in “A Little Night Music,” giving husky, emotion-rich voice ...
Jan 4, 2024 · Glynis Johns, the Oscar-nominated and Tony-winning actor, dancer and singer who most notably played Mrs. Banks in Disney’s 1964 movie musical “Mary Poppins,” died Thursday in Los Angeles,...
Glynis Johns. Actress: Mary Poppins. Glynis Johns was the daughter of actor Mervyn Johns. Best known for her light comedy roles and often playful flirtation, Glynis was born in South Africa while her parents were on tour there (her mother was a concert pianist) but was always proud of her Welsh roots and took delight in playing the female lead ...
Jan 4, 2024 · English actor Glynis Johns, who played the daffy suffragette mother Mrs. Banks in the classic film “ Mary Poppins ,” died Thursday at an assisted living home in Los Angeles, her manager Mitch...
Jan 5, 2024 · British actress Glynis Johns has died at the age of 100. Best known as the suffragist mom in Mary Poppins, she brought wit and charm to stage and film characters for more than six decades.
Jan 4, 2024 · Glynis Johns, known best for her role as suffragette mother Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins, has died at the age of 100.
Jan 4, 2024 · Glynis Johns, known best for her role as suffragette mother Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins, has died at the age of 100. The British actress, whose career spanned more than 60 years, died in Los...
