M.E. Clifton James
March 31, 1898 (127 years old) in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 5 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery which was used by British intelligence as part of a deception campaign during the Second World War. In 1954, James published a book about his exploits, entitled I Was Monty's Double. The book became the basis for the script of the 1958 film starring John Mills and Cecil Parker, with James playing himself and Montgomery.
Known For
Credits
- 1959 · Desert Mice as Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)
- 1958 · I Was Monty's Double as Himself / General Montgomery
- 1957 · High Flight as Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)
- 1948 · The Calendar as Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)
- 1948 · Blanche Fury as Prison Governor
- 1947 · Holiday Camp as Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)