
John Mills
ActingAbout John Mills
Sir John Mills, CBE (born Lewis Ernest Watts Mills; 22 February 1908 – 23 April 2005) was an English actor who appeared in more than 120 films in a career spanning seven decades. On screen, he often played people who are not at all exceptional, but become heroes because of their common sense, generosity and good judgement.
Best John Mills Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Mills's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Mills.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff | Self – Interviewee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Forever Ealing | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Cats | Gus the Theatre Cat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bean | Chairman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hamlet | Old King Norway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Frankenstein | De Lacey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | When the Wind Blows | Jim Bloggs (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Wind and the Bomb | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murder with Mirrors | Lewis Serrocold | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Lord Chelmsford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Thirty Nine Steps | Scudder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Trial by Combat | Colonel Bertie Cook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Dulcima | Mr. Parker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Ryan's Daughter | Michael | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Adam's Woman | Sir Philip MacDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Oh! What a Lovely War | Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Family Way | Ezra Fitton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Wrong Box | Masterman Finsbury | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | King Rat | Smedley-Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Operation Crossbow | General Boyd | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Truth About Spring | Tommy Tyler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Chalk Garden | Maitland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Valiant | Captain Morgan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Parent Trap | Mitch Evers' Golf Caddy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Swiss Family Robinson | Father | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Lt. Col. Basil Barrow (Battalion Commander) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Tiger Bay | Superintendent Graham | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | I Was Monty's Double | Major Harvey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ice Cold in Alex | Captain Anson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Dunkirk | Cpl Tubby Binns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Town on Trial | Supt. Mike Halloran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Around the World in 80 Days | London Carriage Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | War and Peace | Platon Karataev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Colditz Story | Pat Reid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Hobson's Choice | William Mossop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Long Memory | Phillip Davidson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Morning Departure | Lt. Cmdr. Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Rocking Horse Winner | Bassett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The History of Mr. Polly | Alfred Polly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Scott of the Antarctic | Captain R.F. Scott R.N. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Great Expectations | Pip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Total War in Britain | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | This Happy Breed | Billy Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | In Which We Serve | Ordinary Seaman Blake / Shorty Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Black Sheep of Whitehall | Bobby Jessop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cottage to Let | Flt·Lieut. Perry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | All Hands | Jack | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Goodbye, Mr. Chips | Peter Colley as a Young Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Tudor Rose | Lord Guilford Dudley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Those Were the Days | Bobby Poskett | Super Hit | Similar → |
John Mills - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Mills?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Mills is "Total War in Britain" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has John Mills acted in?
John Mills has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Mills?
Other notable films include "Tudor Rose", "All Hands", and "The Black Sheep of Whitehall".



