John Mills

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.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Wrong Box

Appears in a KinoChain journey

The Parent Trap

As Mitch Evers' Golf Caddy (uncredited)

Gandhi

As Lord Chelmsford

Great Expectations

As Pip

When the Wind Blows

As Jim Bloggs (voice)

Bright Young Things

As Gentleman

Hobson's Choice

As William Mossop

Zulu Dawn

As Sir Henry Bartle Frere

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  Anthony Asquith

  Shared 3 credits

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  Anthony Dawson

  Shared 2 credits

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  Jean Simmons

  Shared 2 credits

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  John Le Mesurier

  Shared 2 credits

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  Hayley Mills

  Shared 2 credits

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  Peter O'Toole

  Shared 2 credits

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  Trevor Howard

  Shared 2 credits

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  Bryan Forbes

  Shared 2 credits

Acted

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff

2010 · Self – Interviewee

Bright Young Things

2003 · Gentleman

When the Wind Blows

1986 · Jim Bloggs (voice)

Gandhi

1982 · Lord Chelmsford

Zulu Dawn

1979 · Sir Henry Bartle Frere

The Thirty Nine Steps

1978 · Scudder

Chuka

1967 · Colonel Stuart Valois

The Wrong Box

1966 · Masterman Finsbury

The Parent Trap

1961 · Mitch Evers' Golf Caddy (uncredited)

Tiger Bay

1959 · Superintendent Graham

I Was Monty's Double

1958 · Major Harvey

Ice Cold in Alex

1958 · Captain Anson

Hobson's Choice

1954 · William Mossop

Scott of the Antarctic

1948 · Captain R.F. Scott R.N.

Great Expectations

1946 · Pip

The Way to the Stars

1945 · Pilot Officer Peter Penrose

We Dive at Dawn

1943 · Lt. Taylor RN

Cottage to Let

1941 · Flt·Lieut. Perry