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David Tomlinson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 07, 1917 |
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| Died | June 24, 2000 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also David Tomlinson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Mr. Banks in 'Mary Poppins' (1964), Emelius Browne in 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' (1971), and Peter Thorndyke in 'The Love Bug' (1968). |
Intro
David Tomlinson was an English actor best known for his roles in classic family films such as 'Mary Poppins,' 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks,' and 'The Love Bug.'
Early Life & Background
David Tomlinson was born in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, to a respected barrister. He attended Tonbridge School and later briefly joined the Grenadier Guards before beginning his acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Mr. Banks in 'Mary Poppins' (1964)
- Played Emelius Browne in 'Bedknobs and Broomsticks' (1971)
- Appeared as Peter Thorndyke in 'The Love Bug' (1968)
- Extensive stage and screen career beginning in the late 1930s
Trivia
- His first wife tragically died in a murder-suicide shortly after their marriage during World War II.
- Served as a Royal Air Force flight lieutenant during World War II.
- Retired from acting in 1980 and lived quietly until his death in 2000.
FAQs
People also ask
When was David Tomlinson born?
David Tomlinson was born the 7 May 1917.
Where is David Tomlinson from?
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.
On His Birth-Day
About May 7th, 1917, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 7th, 1917 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile by Helen Clark
- Popular movie: The Man from Painted Post directed by Joseph Henabery
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