David Tomlinson facts for kids
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David Tomlinson
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Tomlinson as George Banks in Mary Poppins, 1964
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| Born |
David Cecil MacAlister Tomlinson
7 May 1917 Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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| Died | 24 June 2000 (aged 83) Westminster, London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1940–1980 |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary Lindsay Hiddingh
(m. 1943; Audrey Freeman
(m. 1953) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
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Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | Film Unit |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
David Cecil MacAlister Tomlinson (born May 7, 1917 – died June 24, 2000) was a famous English actor. He starred in movies, on stage, and on TV. Many people remember him for his roles in classic Disney films.
He played the strict father George Banks in Mary Poppins. He was also the funny magician Professor Emelius Browne in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Another well-known role was Peter Thorndyke in The Love Bug. David Tomlinson was honored as a Disney Legend in 2002. This award celebrates people who have made a big impact on Disney.
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Early Life and Start in Acting
David Tomlinson was born in Henley-on-Thames, England, on May 7, 1917. His father was a lawyer. David went to Tonbridge School. After school, he joined the Grenadier Guards for a short time.
He started acting in school plays and local shows. His first movie was Quiet Wedding in 1940. His acting career paused when World War II began. He joined the RAF as a Flight Lieutenant. During the war, he learned to fly planes in Canada. He also became a flying instructor in the UK. Even while serving, he appeared in three more movies.
David loved flying even after the war. Once, while doing cool tricks in a Tiger Moth plane, he passed out. The plane crashed near his home, but he was okay!
Film Career Highlights
David Tomlinson is best known for his work with Disney. He played George Banks in the beloved film Mary Poppins (1964). This role led to more Disney movies for him.
He also starred in The Love Bug (1968) as Peter Thorndyke. Later, he was in Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). Most of his movies were comedies, which means they were funny.
His last movie was The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu in 1980. He retired from acting at age 63. He wanted to spend more time with his family. In 1992, he appeared on a TV talk show called Wogan.
Personal Life
David Tomlinson was married twice. His second wife was actress Audrey Freeman. They got married on May 17, 1953. They stayed together for 47 years until he passed away. They had four sons: David Jr., William, Henry, and James.
David Tomlinson died peacefully on June 24, 2000, at age 83. He was buried on his estate in Mursley, England. He once joked that he wanted his tombstone to say: "actor of genius, irresistible to women."
Filmography
Movies
- Garrison Follies (1940)
- Quiet Wedding (1941) as John Royd
- My Wife's Family (1941) as Willie Bagshott
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Steve
- The Way to the Stars (1945) as 'Prune' Parsons
- Journey Together (1945) as Smith
- I See a Dark Stranger (1946) as Intelligence Officer
- School for Secrets (1946) as Mr. Watlington
- Fame Is the Spur (1947) as Lord Liskeard
- Master of Bankdam (1947) as Lancelot Handel Crowther
- Easy Money (1948) as Martin Latham
- Miranda (1948) as Charles
- Broken Journey (1948) as Jimmy Marshall
- My Brother's Keeper (1948) as Ronnie Waring
- Sleeping Car to Trieste (1948) as Tom Bishop
- Love in Waiting (1948) as Robert Clitheroe
- Here Come the Huggetts (1948) as Harold Hinchley
- Warning to Wantons (1949) as Count Max Kardak
- Vote for Huggett (1949) as Harold Hinchley
- Marry Me! (1949) as David Haig
- Helter Skelter (1949) as Nick Martin
- The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) as Lord Tony Pym
- Landfall (1949) as Binks
- So Long at the Fair (1950) as Johnny Barton
- The Wooden Horse (1950) as Philip Rowe
- Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) as Algernon 'Algy' Longworth
- Hotel Sahara (1951) as Captain Puffin Cheyne
- The Magic Box (1951) as Assistant in Laboratory
- Castle in the Air (1952) as Earl of Locharne
- Made in Heaven (1952) as Basil Topham
- Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? (1953) as Frank Betteron
- All for Mary (1955) as Humphrey 'Humpy' Miller
- Three Men in a Boat (1956) as Jerome
- Carry On Admiral (1957) as Tom Baker
- Up the Creek (1958) as Lt. Humphrey Fairweather
- Further Up the Creek (1958) as Lt. Humphrey Fairweather
- Follow That Horse! (1960) as Dick Lanchester
- Tom Jones (1963) as Lord Fellamar
- Mary Poppins (1964) as George Banks
- The Truth About Spring (1964) as Charles Skelton
- City Under the Sea (1965) as Harold Tufnell-Jones
- The Liquidator (1965) as Quadrant
- The Love Bug (1968) as Peter Thorndyke
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) as Professor Emelius Browne
- From Hong Kong with Love (1975) as Sir John MacGregor
- Wombling Free (1977) as Roland Frogmorton
- The Water Babies (1978) as Sir John / Polar Bear (voice)
- Dominique (1979) as Lawyer
- The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu (1980) as Sir Roger Avery
Television Shows
- The Birdcage Room (TV Film) (1954) – Lord Tempest
- All for Mary (1954) – Clive Norton
- Theatre Royal (1955) – The No Man – Tom Pettigo
- Theatre Night (1957) – Dear Delinquent – David Warren
- ITV Play of the Week (1960) – The Happy Man – Tom Swinley
- Comedy Playhouse (1967) – Loitering With Intent – Charles Pinfold
- Hawaii Five-O (1976) – Nine Dragons – Blake
See also
In Spanish: David Tomlinson para niños
- The Life I Lead, a 2019 play about Tomlinson's life.
Images for kids
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Tomlinson as George Banks in Mary Poppins, 1964
