Born in Durban, South Africa. Husky-voiced daughter of actor Mervyn Johns who made her London stage bow in 1935 and her screen debut three years later (MURDER IN THE FAMILY). Her spirited personality has enlivened a number of comedies. In 1963 she starred in her own US-made TV series "Glynis." A familiar face on the New York stage since the early 50s, she scored a hit and won a Tony® for her performance in the 1973 Broadway production of A Little Night Music. In addition to her work in television, her other notable film credits include THE THIEF OF BAGDAD, 1940; 49TH PARALLEL, 1941; AN IDEAL HUSBAND, 1947; THE CARD, 1952; THE SEEKERS, 1954; THE COURT JESTER, 1955; AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS, 1956; SHAKE HANDS WITH THE DEVIL, 1959; THE SUNDOWNERS, 1960; THE CHAPMAN REPORT, 1962; PAPA'S DELICATE CONDITION, 1963; MARY POPPINS, 1964; DEAR BRIGITTE, 1965; UNDER MILK WOOD, 1972; MRS. AMWORTH, 1975; SELLY AND ME, 1988; NUKIE, 1993; THE REF, 1994; WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, 1995; and SUPERSTAR, 1999.  Nominated for Supporting Actress 1960: THE SUNDOWNERS 1 nomination