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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 Charles Dickens - Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte (1951).

Father of actress Glynis Johns, who appeared with him in The Halfway House (1944) and Der endlose Horizont (1960).

Prior to his acting career was a medical student at London Hospital. Served with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.

Had a knack for playing slightly ethereal or frightened little men, at his best in one of the chapters of Traum ohne Ende (1945).

Gold medal graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Acted for eight years in repertory theatre in Bristol.

Daughter Glynis Johns born 5th October 1923.

Educated Llandovery College. Abandoned his studies for the stage.

Ex-father-in-law of Anthony Forwood.

First wife, Alyce Steele (1901 - 1970), was an Australian concert pianist. Another source gives the spelling of her name as Alys Maude Steel-Payne.

Grandfather of Gareth Forwood.

Parents William John and Margaret Samuel.