John Mills
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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.
John Mills Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Mills reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Mills's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of John Mills's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Africa: Texas Style!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Mills Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Mills's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Mills has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Forever Ealing | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Sir John Mills' Moving Memories | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Cats | Gus the Theatre Cat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hamlet | Old King Norway | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Frankenstein | De Lacey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | When the Wind Blows | Jim Bloggs (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Wind and the Bomb | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Gandhi | Lord Chelmsford | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Thirty Nine Steps | Scudder | Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Devil's Advocate | Monsignor Blaise Meredith | 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 → |
| 1967 | Africa: Texas Style! | Wing Commander Hayes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | King Rat | Smedley-Taylor | 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 → |
| 1954 | Hobson's Choice | William Mossop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Morning Departure | Lt. Cmdr. Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The History of Mr. Polly | Alfred Polly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Scott of the Antarctic | Captain R.F. Scott R.N. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Great Expectations | Pip | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Land of Promise | The Voice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Total War in Britain | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | This Happy Breed | Billy Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Victory Wedding | Bill Clark | Super 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 → |
| 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 → |
| 1936 | First Offence | Johnnie Penrose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Royal Cavalcade | Young Enlistee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Blind Justice | Ralph Summers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Charing Cross Road | Tony | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lash | Arthur Haughton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | A Political Party | Tony Smithers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Those Were the Days | Bobby Poskett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Britannia of Billingsgate | Fred Bolton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Midshipmaid | Golightly | 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 "Africa: Texas Style!" with a rating of 9.0/10.
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 "A Political Party", "The Wind and the Bomb", and "Total War in Britain".