Glynis Johns | Born 1923

Glynis Johns is an icon in the world of acting. Her career spanned more than eight decades, having begun during her childhood in Britain. She initially was typecast as a stage dancer thanks to her great dancing skills. In the 1940s, she rose to prominence thanks to her roles in 49th Parallel and Miranda. She then became a well-known face in Hollywood by the 1950s. Among her most notable films include Mad About Men, The Court Jester, and The Sundowners. Her role in Mary Poppins in 1964 earned her acclaim from audiences and critics.

Aside from acting, Johns has been renowned for her singing. Her stage performance in A Little Night Music in 1973 won her a Tony. Throughout her career, she continuously worked both in America and Britain, which can be credited for her notability to this day. Today, at the age of 99, Johns has retired from acting and lives peacefully in Hollywood Bowl.