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John Mills

Actor · born February 22, 1908 · died 2005

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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.

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  1. 63Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting ActorApril 15, 1971
  2. ~68Named Knight Bachelor1976
  3. ~94Named Disney Legends2002

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