Mervyn Johns

Mervyn Johns

Deceased · Born: Feb 18, 1899 · Died: Sep 6, 1992

Personal Details

BornFeb 18, 1899 Pembroke, Wales, UK
Spouse
  • Diana Churchill

    ( Dec 4, 1976 to Sep 6, 1992 )
  • Alice Maud Steele Wareham

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 1, 1970 )

Biography

Mervyn Johns, a renowned Welsh-born actor, entered the world on February 18, 1899, in Pembroke, Wales, a charming town located in the southwestern part of the United Kingdom.

Throughout his illustrious career, Johns made a lasting impact on the film industry, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in iconic productions such as A Christmas Carol (1951),Dead of Night (1945),and The Day of the Triffids (1963).

In his personal life, Johns was twice married, first to the talented actress Diana Churchill, and later to Alice Maud Steele Wareham.

After a life well-lived, Mervyn Johns passed away on September 6, 1992, at the age of ninety-three, in Norwood, England, a picturesque town situated in the southeastern part of the United Kingdom.

Career

1976
House of Mortal Sin
House of Mortal Sin as Father Duggan
1966
Who Killed the Cat?
Who Killed the Cat? as Henry Fawcett
1965
The Heroes of Telemark
The Heroes of Telemark as Col. Wilkinson
1964
They All Died Laughing
They All Died Laughing as Willie Pugh-Smith
1963
80,000 Suspects
80,000 Suspects as Buckridge
The Old Dark House
The Old Dark House as Potiphar Femm
1962
1961
Echo of Barbara
Echo of Barbara as Sam Roscoe
Call Me Genius
Call Me Genius as Manager of Art Gallery, London
Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi as Brother Juniper
No Love for Johnnie
No Love for Johnnie as Charlie Young
1960
Once More, with Feeling!
Once More, with Feeling! as Mr. Alonzo Wilbur Jr.
Never Let Go
Never Let Go as Alfie Barnes
The Sundowners
The Sundowners as Jack Patchogue
1959
The Devil's Disciple
The Devil's Disciple as Rev. Maindeck Parshotter
1957
The Counterfeit Plan
The Counterfeit Plan as Louie Bernard
The Circle
The Circle as Dr. George Kimber
Doctor at Large
Doctor at Large as Mr. Smith
1956
1984
1984 as Jones
Moby Dick
Moby Dick as Peleg
Finger of Guilt
Finger of Guilt as Ernest Chaple
1955
Navy Heroes
Navy Heroes as Captain Snow
1954
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet as Friar Laurence
The Horse's Mouth
The Horse's Mouth as Tom Mitchum
1952
Tall Headlines
Tall Headlines as Uncle Ted
1951
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Bob Cratchit
1949
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter as Ernest Bennett
Edward, My Son
Edward, My Son as Harry Sempkin
1948
Counterblast
Counterblast as Dr. Bruckner, the Beast of Ravensbruck
Easy Money
Easy Money as Herbert Atkins
Quartet
Quartet as Samuel Sunbury (segment "The Kite")
1947
Captain Boycott
Captain Boycott as Watty Connell
1946
The Captive Heart
The Captive Heart as Pte. Evans
1945
Dead of Night
Dead of Night as Walter Craig (Segment "Linking Story")
San Demetrio London
San Demetrio London as Greaser John Boyle - M.V. San Demetrio
1942
48 Hours
48 Hours as Charlie Sims
The Next of Kin
The Next of Kin as No 23: Mr Davis
Somewhere in France
Somewhere in France as Official, Passport Office
1940
Saloon Bar
Saloon Bar as Wickers
The Girl in the News
The Girl in the News as James Fetherwood
Convoy
Convoy as His Mate
1939
Jamaica Inn
Jamaica Inn as Thomas
1937
Night Ride
Night Ride as Trapped Miner
Storm in a Teacup
Storm in a Teacup as Court Bailiff (uncredited)
1934
Lady in Danger
Lady in Danger as Reporter