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John Mills
Actor

John Mills

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Playing Pip in Great Expectations and winning an Oscar for Ryan’s Daughter.

Great Expectations · Scott of the Antarctic

Born
22 February 1908
Birthplace
North Elmham, Norfolk
Died
23 April 2005

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John Mills

John Mills was an English actor whose film and stage career spanned seven decades.

Early life

Beginnings

Grew up in Norfolk and Suffolk, performed as a child and worked in commercial jobs before becoming an actor.

Career

  1. 1929

    Stage debut

    Appeared at the London Hippodrome.

  2. 1932

    Film debut

    Acted in The Midshipmaid.

  3. 1971

    Academy Award

    Won Best Supporting Actor for Ryan’s Daughter.

  4. 1976

    Knighthood

    Recognised for his contribution to film.

Selected work

Great Expectations

Played Pip in David Lean’s adaptation.

Scott of the Antarctic

Portrayed the polar explorer.

Ryan’s Daughter

Played Michael in Lean’s Irish-set drama.

Beyond work

Family

Married playwright Mary Hayley Bell; their children included actors Juliet and Hayley Mills.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

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