M.E. Clifton James
Acting
65 years oldPerth, Western Australia, AustraliaBiography
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.
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Also Known As
M.E. Clifton-James
Movies (6)
6.0
Desert Mice
as Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)
1959
6.9
I Was Monty's Double
as Himself / General Montgomery
1958
5.8
High Flight
as Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)
1957
6.0
The Calendar
as Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)
1948
6.0
Blanche Fury
as Prison Governor
1948
6.6
Holiday Camp
as Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)
1947