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John Mills

Sir John Mills (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. He excelled on camera as an appealing British everyman who often portrayed guileless, wounded war heroes. In 1971, he received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his…

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Known for
Ryan's Daughter Tunes of Glory Swiss Family Robinson Great Expectations The Vicious Circle Ice Cold in Alex
Occupation
Actor
Born
Lewis Ernest Watts Mills (1908-02-22)22 February 1908 North Elmham, Norfolk, England
Children
3, including Juliet Mills and Hayley Mills
Died
23 April 2005(2005-04-23) (aged 97) Denham, Buckinghamshire, England
Relatives
Annette Mills (sister) · Crispian Mills (grandson) · Molly Blake (niece) · Susie Blake (great niece)

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related to Later career · 44
John Mills → Alex, Antarctic, Bean, Broadway, Cats, David Niven, Dirk Bogarde, Dunkirk, Gus, Harnessing Peacocks, Harry Andrews, Hayley, He, His, Ice Cold, In, Jack Cardiff, Jonathan, Jonathan Mills, Juliet
related to Early life · 29
John Mills → Annette Mills, Baker, Balham Grammar School, BBC Television's Muffin, Beccles, Belton, Boys, Edith Mills, Felixstowe, Gainsborough Road, He, His, Ipswich, Lewis Mills, London, Mills, Mule, Norfolk, North Elmham, Norwich High School
related to External links · 11
John Mills → British Entertainment History ProjectJohn, British Films, Eastern Anglesplanet625, Find, Grave, IMDb John Mills, It's Not Just Michael, John Mills Theatre, Mills, Powell, TCM Movie Database
Relatives · 4
John Mills → Annette Mills (sister), Crispian Mills (grandson), Molly Blake (niece), Susie Blake (great niece)
Born · 1
John Mills → Lewis Ernest Watts Mills (1908-02-22)22 February 1908 North Elmham, Norfolk, England
Children · 1
John Mills → 3, including Juliet Mills and Hayley Mills
Died · 1
John Mills → 23 April 2005(2005-04-23) (aged 97) Denham, Buckinghamshire, England
Known for · 1
John Mills → Ryan's Daughter Tunes of Glory Swiss Family Robinson Great Expectations The Vicious Circle Ice Cold in Alex
Occupation · 1
John Mills → Actor
Resting place · 1
John Mills → St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Denham

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John MillsBornLewis Ernest Watts Mills (1908-02-22)22 February 1908 North Elmham, Norfolk, England1.00infobox
John MillsChildren3, including Juliet Mills and Hayley Mills1.00infobox
John MillsDied23 April 2005(2005-04-23) (aged 97) Denham, Buckinghamshire, England1.00infobox
John MillsKnown forRyan's Daughter Tunes of Glory Swiss Family Robinson Great Expectations The Vicious Circle Ice Cold in Alex1.00infobox
John MillsOccupationActor1.00infobox
John MillsRelativesAnnette Mills (sister)1.00infobox
John MillsRelativesCrispian Mills (grandson)1.00infobox
John MillsRelativesMolly Blake (niece)1.00infobox
John MillsRelativesSusie Blake (great niece)1.00infobox
John MillsResting placeSt Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Denham1.00infobox
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John MillsYears active1929–20051.00infobox

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