Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills, star of more than 100 films including "Great Expectations," "War and Peace" and "Ryan's Daughter," died Saturday after a short illness, the trustees of his estate said. He was 93.
Mills died at home in Denham, west of London, the trustees said in a statement.
Mills, whose talent was first spotted by Noel Coward, studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and started his career on stage, appearing plays like "Goodbye Mr. Chips," and "Of Mice and Men."
His 1929 appearance as Hamlet at the Old Vic Theatre in London established him as one of the most talented actors of his generation, ideally suited to the great Shakespearean roles.
Later, he headed for Hollywood, appearing in a raft of acclaimed films.
He won the 1971 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Ryan's Daughter."
Mills is survived by his wife, playwright Mary Hayley Bell, his son, Jonathan, and daughters Juliette and Hayley, both actors.
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