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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 was a prolific British actor whose career spanned over seven decades and included notable performances in war dramas and family films.
He is primarily remembered for his Academy Award-winning performance in Ryan's Daughter and his roles in classics such as Great Expectations and Ice Cold in Alex.