Glynis Johns: A look back at the Mary Poppins actress' career
Glynis Johns died aged 100
The actress and singer was best known for her role in the legendary film Mary Poppins.
She died of natural causes
The actress died at her retirement home in Los Angeles on Thursday 4 January 2024, her manager announced.
Glynis rose to fame in the 1960s
Her career began in the late 1940s, but it was in 1964 that she landed the role of Mrs Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins.
Glynis Johns as Winifred Banks
A face and a voice familiar to anyone who saw the film as a child!
The Invaders
In 1941, Glynis Johns was still unknown to the general public when she appeared in the film The Invaders.
Glynis Johns in The Invaders
She plays the role of Anna.
The Halfway House
In 1943, the actress was still discreet, but appeared in Michael Balcon's film The Halfway House. This time, her name was on the poster!
Glynis Johns in The Halfway House
She played opposite her own father, actor Mervyn Johns!
Mervyn Johns, Glynis' father
Mervyn Johns (accompanied by his second and last wife in the photo, and Glynis) was also a talented actor!
Vacation from Marriage
In 1945, she was cast in Robert Donat's film Vacation from Marriage.
Glynis Johns
She built her career bit by bit...
An Ideal Husband
Glynis appeared in 1947 in the film An Ideal Husband, based on a story by Oscar Wilde.
Glynis Johns in An Ideal Husband
She played Miss Mabel Chiltern.
Miranda
In 1948 she got the lead role in the film Miranda! The first big step in her career.
Glynis Johns in Miranda
She played a sumptuous mermaid...
No Highway in the Sky
In 1951, she starred in the film No Highway in the Sky. For the second time in this list, her name is on the poster (at the very bottom, but all the same).
Glynis Johns in No Highway in the Sky
At this point, Americans began to recognise Glynis' face and voice.
The Card
By 1952, Glynis Johns was an established actress. She appeared in The Card, alongside Alec Guinness and singer Petula Clark!
Glynis Johns in The Card
A star!
Mad About Men
In 1954, her name was the first to appear on the poster for the film Mad About Men!
Glynis Johns in Mad About Men
She plays the lead role in the sequel to Miranda, the film that brought her to American attention.
Glynis in Mad About Men
Everyone in the United States knows who she is at this point.
Mary Poppins
In 1964, she landed the role that made her famous the world over.
Glynis Johns in Mary Poppins
Mrs Winifred Banks!
While You Were Sleeping
In 1995, Glynis John starred opposite Sandra Bullock in the film While You Were Sleeping!
Glynis Johns in While You Were Sleeping
One of the last films she made before retiring from acting. We'll miss her!