Glynis Johns(I)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Musical-voiced Glynis Johns is the daughter of actor Mervyn Johns. Best known for
her light comedy roles and often playful flirtation, Glynis was born in
South Africa while her parents were on tour there (her mother was a
concert pianist) but was always proud of her Welsh roots and took
delight in playing the female lead (opposite Richard Burton) in the classic
Under Milk Wood (1971). Glynis is probably best known for her role as the suffragette
mother in Mary Poppins (1964) although she is probably best loved for her fishy
roles in Miranda (1948) and Mad About Men (1954). She had earlier showed she could take on
the serious roles as well as in Frieda (1947). Most recently seen (at the
time of writing) in Superstar (1999).