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That same year, both Garber and Thomasina co-star Dotrice were hired to play Jane and Michael, the children of Mr. George Banks (David Tomlinson) and Mrs. Winifred Banks (Glynis Johns), who get more than they bargained for when they hire a nanny named Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews).
Oct 14, 2017 · You’ll probably recognise Michael Banks as Matthew Garber, the mischievous kid in Mary Poppins. But you might not know that he died tragically at the age of 21. In his teenage years, Garber had taken a break from acting after his experience as a child star.
Michael : He sent the police after us, and the army, and everything. Jane : Michael, don't exaggerate. Bert : Well now, there must be some mistake. Your dad's a fine gentleman and he loves you. Jane : I don't think so. You should have seen the look on his face. Michael : He doesn't like us at all.
Dec 4, 2018 · But behind Mary Poppins, there’s a devastating story about its famous child stars. Although Julie Andrews and Dick van Dyke were the leading stars of the 1964 musical, fans will always remember Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber for playing the parts of little Jane and Michael Banks.
Matthew Garber is best known for playing a role in one of the most popular musical movies to date: Mary Poppins starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Garber played the role of Michael Banks, and it was just his second acting role at the time.
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Jun 18, 2020 · Born into a family of performers, the cherubic Matthew Garber stole the show as Michael Banks with his refusal to give his tuppence to his father’s bank. Garber appeared in The Three...
Garber next received a bigger role as the character Michael Banks in "Mary Poppins" (1964), one of the two charges of the protagonist nanny. Jane Banks, Michael's sister, was played by Karen Dotrice. The film was the greatest hit of Garber's career and is the role for which he is most remembered.
