Mervyn Johns

Father of actress Glynis Johns, who appeared with him in The Halfway House (1944) and The Sundowners (1960). Stocky, benevolent-looking Welsh character who became an unexpected star of British movies during WWII, then moved quickly into post-war supports, with one of his fondly-remembered parts being that of the cowering "Bob Cratchit" to Alastair Sim's cold-hearted "Ebenezer Scrooge" in the definitive film version of A Christmas Carol (1951).

Mervyn Johns is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 32 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Heroes of Telemark (1965), The Devil's Disciple (1959), Moby Dick (1956), Scrooge (1951), The Captive Heart (1946), Dead of Night (1945), Went the Day Well? (1942), Jamaica Inn (1939). The recorded credits span 1939 to 1979, including 15 movies and 17 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.