Glynis Johns
Glynis Margaret Payne Johns (5 October 1923 – 4 January 2024) was a British stage and movie actress, dancer, pianist and singer.[1] She was the daughter of Welsh actor Mervyn Johns.
Glynis Johns | |
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 circa 1952 | |
| Born | Glynis Margaret Payne Johns 5 October 1923 |
| Died | 4 January 2024 (aged 100) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, pianist, singer |
| Years active | 1923–1999 |
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| Children | Gareth Forwood |
She was best known for her role as Desiree Armfeldt in A Little Night Music on Broadway. She won a Tony Award for this role. She played Winifred Banks in Walt Disney's musical motion picture box office smash, Mary Poppins.
On 5 October 2023, Glynis Johns turned 100.[2] She died three months later at a nursing home in Los Angeles, California on 4 January 2024.[3]
References
- "Glynis Johns Biography (1923-)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
- Pennacchio, George (5 October 2023). "Actress Glynis Johns turns 100, reflects on career dating back to 1930s". ABC7.com. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- Glynis Johns, most known for role in 'Mary Poppins,' dies at 100
Other websites
Media related to Glynis Johns at Wikimedia Commons
- Glynis Johns at the Internet Broadway Database
- Glynis Johns on IMDb
- Glynis Johns images
- Glynis Johns at the Disney Legends website
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