Glynis Johns, one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood, is also one of the few legends who believes she has been underappreciated. On October 5th, she celebrates her centenary, marking a storied career that spans 30 plays, 60 films, and numerous awards.
Despite her substantial contributions to the entertainment industry, she has been previously passed over for a prestigious British title, an honor that has been bestowed upon other entertainers. Now, as she approaches her 100th birthday, her family is urging the government to grant her this recognition
her family is urging the government to grant her this recognition.
Born on October 5, 1923, Glynis Johns, an actor and ballerina, spent much of the 1930s playing to audiences on theatre stages across London.
Since she made her big screen debut in the 1938 film South Riding, Johns appeared in countless films, including 1948’s Miranda, 1960’s The Sundowners–a performance that earned her an Oscar nod–and her Golden Globe-nominated appearance in 1962’s The Chapman Report.