Cast

John Mills

1908 – 2005

Active years (films on this site)

1942–1982

Genres

DramaWarComedyRomanceBiography

Schools and movements

British Cinema

Directors worked with

David Lean5 filmsRichard Attenborough2 films

Biography

Sir John Mills 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 performance in Ryan's Daughter.

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Awards and honours

International

• Commander of the Order of the British Empire 1960
• Silver Shell for Best Actor 1967
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1971
• Disney Legends 2002
• Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts
• Volpi Cup for Best Actor

National / local

• Knight Bachelor 1976

7 films on this site

1. In Which We Serve 1942 · David Lean · IMDb 7.2 · Cast
2. This Happy Breed 1944 · David Lean · IMDb 7.3 · Cast
3. Great Expectations 1946 · David Lean · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
4. Hobson's Choice 1954 · David Lean · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
5. Ryan's Daughter 1970 · David Lean · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
6. Young Winston 1972 · Richard Attenborough · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
7. Gandhi 1982 · Richard Attenborough · IMDb 8.0 · Cast