Briefing notes: Prodigious British actor, acclaimed for his contributions to the great Disney hits of the 1960's and early 1970's. As George Banks in Mary Poppins, his character evolves from stern authoritarian patriarch to caring, joyful model father. As the loveable rascal Emelius Browne he shone in perhaps my favourite ever children's film: Bedknobs & Broomsticks. He was a tremendous friend and confidant to Peter Sellers who was quoted as saying "The only person I want to see is David" when he was admitted to hospital shortly before his passing.
Further information:
Luckier Than Most: Autobiography of David Tomlinson
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1344949/David-Tomlinson.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYBECKl0zFo
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