Mervyn Johns

Birth Name:

Mervyn David Johns

Birth Place:

Pembroke, Wales

Profession

Actor

Appeared in 106 different films, TV series, and mini-series
Was a member of the Royal Flying Corps during World War I
Was a gold medal graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts and trained in repertory theater for eight years
Best known as a character actor who appeared in "Dead of Night," "The Day of the Triffids," and the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol․"
Often played characters who were mild-mannered, amusing, obliging, and quiet
Appeared in "The Sundowners" and "The Halfway House" with his daughter, Glynis Johns
Before getting into acting, he studied as a medical student at London Hospital

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