page_title: Mary Poppins (film)
section_title: Cast
hierarchical_section_title: Mary Poppins (film) / Cast
caption_attribution_description: English: Screenshot of David Tomlinson from the trailer for the film Mary Poppins
context_page_description: Mary Poppins is a 1964 musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney, with songs written and composed by the Sherman Brothers. The screenplay is by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi, based on P. L. Travers's book series Mary Poppins. The film, which combines live-action and animation, stars Julie Andrews in her feature film debut as Mary Poppins, who visits a dysfunctional family in London and employs her unique brand of lifestyle to improve the family's dynamic. Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, and Glynis Johns are featured in supporting roles. The film was shot entirely at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, using painted London background scenes.
  Mary Poppins was released on August 27, 1964, to critical acclaim. It received a total of 13 Academy Awards nominations, including Best Picture – a record for any film released by Walt Disney Studios – and won five: Best Actress for Andrews, Best Film Editing, Best Original Music Score, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee".
context_section_description: Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, a magical and loving woman who descends from the clouds in response to the Banks children's advertisement for a nanny. She is firm in her use of authority but gentle and kind as well, a major departure from the original books, in which the character was strict and pompous.
  Dick Van Dyke as Bert, a cockney jack-of-all-trades and Mary Poppins's closest friend, who is completely accustomed to her magic. Their playful interactions imply that they have known each other for a long time and that this kind of story has repeated itself many times. Bert has at least four jobs throughout the film: a one-man band, a pavement chalk artist, a chimney sweep, and a kite seller.
  Van Dyke also portrays Mr. Dawes Sr., the old director of the bank where Mr. Banks works. During the film's end titles, "Navckid Keyd", an anagram of Dick Van Dyke, is first credited as playing the role before the letters unscramble to reveal Van Dyke's name.
  David Tomlinson as George Banks, Mary Poppins' employer and father of Jane and Michael. He works at the Dawes Tomes Mousley Grubbs Fidelity Fiduciary Bank in London. He is a driven and disciplined man.
  Glynis Johns as Winifred Banks, the easily distracted wife of George Banks and the mother of Jane and Michael. She is depicted as a member of Emmeline Pankhurst's "Votes for Women" suffrage movement. Mrs. Banks was originally named Cynthia, but this was changed to the more English-sounding Winifred per Travers.
  Hermione Baddeley as Ellen, the maid of the Banks residence.
  Karen Dotrice as Jane Banks, daughter of Mr and Mrs Banks and Michael’s older sister.
  Matthew Garber as Michael Banks, son of Mr and Mrs Banks and Jane’s younger brother.
  Elsa Lanchester as Katie Nanna, the disgruntled nanny who quits the Banks family.
  Arthur Treacher as Constable Jones, a police officer.
  Reginald Owen as Admiral Boom, the Banks' eccentric neighbor and a naval officer. He has his first mate, Mr. Binnacle, fire a cannon from his roof every 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  Ed Wynn as Uncle Albert, a jolly gentleman who suffers from an unknown condition where he floats in the air during fits of uncontrollable laughter and is Bert's uncle. Although he likes having company over, he becomes very sad and cries when his guests have to leave (he falls back to the ground, since it is the inversion of laughing).
  Reta Shaw as Mrs. Brill, the cook of the Banks residence.
  Don Barclay as Mr. Binnacle, Admiral Boom's first mate.
  Marjorie Bennett as Miss Lark, owner of the dog named Andrew, who frequently runs away.
  Arthur Malet as Mr. Dawes Jr., the director's son and member of the board.
  Jane Darwell as the "Bird Woman", an old woman who sells breadcrumbs for the pigeons on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral.
  Marjorie Eaton as Miss Persimmon.
  James Logan as a doorman who chases after the children in the bank.
  Alma Lawton as Mrs. Corry, an old shopkeeper of a gingerbread shop and mother of two daughters.
  Betty Lou Gerson as Old Crone (uncredited).
  Kay E. Kuter as Man in Bank (uncredited).
  Doris Lloyd as Depositor (uncredited).
  Queenie Leonard as Depositor (uncredited).
caption: David Tomlinson as Mr. Banks
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