Glynis Johns
Actor
Born Oct 5, 1923 · Pretoria, South Africa
Active 1938–2024
Glynis Johns (October 5, 1923 - January 4, 2024) was a South African-born British actress, dancer, musician and singer. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, while her parents were on tour, she is best known for originating the role of Desiree…
Filmography
Mary Poppins (1964) — Mrs. BanksWhile You Were Sleeping (1995) — ElsieCheers (1982) — Mrs. Helen ChambersBatman (1966) — Lady Penelope PeasoupMurder, She Wrote (1984) — Bridget O'HaraScooby-Doo and the Ghoul School (1988) — Ms. Grimwood (voice)Around the World in 80 Days (1956) — Sporting Lady's CompanionThe Thief of Bagdad (1940) — Princess's Maid (uncredited)The Court Jester (1955) — Maid JeanThe Ref (1994) — Rose Chasseur49th Parallel (1941) — AnnaThe Love Boat (1977) — Edna MilesThe Vault of Horror (1973) — Eleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")Superstar (1999) — GrandmaNo Highway in the Sky (1951) — Marjorie CorderThe Sundowners (1960) — Mrs. FirthThe Card (1952) — Ruth EarpThe Cabinet of Caligari (1962) — Jane Lindstrom12 O'Clock High (1964) — Jennifer HeathThe Halfway House (1944) — GwynethPerfect Strangers (1945) — Dizzy ClaytonThis Man Is Mine (1946) — MillieGlynis (1963)Dear Brigitte (1965) — Vina Leaf