- Stocky, benevolent-looking Welsh character who became an unexpected star of British movies during WWII, then moved quickly into post-war supports, with one of his fondly-remembered parts being that of the cowering "Bob Cratchit" to Alastair Sim's cold-hearted "Ebenezer Scrooge" in the definitive film version of A Christmas Carol (1951).
- Father of actress Glynis Johns, who appeared with him in The Halfway House (1944) and The Sundowners (1960).
- Prior to his acting career was a medical student at London Hospital. Served with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.
- Gold medal graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Acted for eight years in repertory theatre in Bristol.
- Had a knack for playing slightly ethereal or frightened little men, at his best in one of the chapters of Dead of Night (1945).
- Daughter Glynis Johns born 5th October 1923.
- Educated Llandovery College. Abandoned his studies for the stage.
- Ex-father-in-law of Anthony Forwood.
- First wife, Alyce Steele (1901 - 1970), was an Australian concert pianist. Another source gives the spelling of her name as Alys Maude Steel-Payne.
- Grandfather of Gareth Forwood.
- Parents William John and Margaret Samuel.
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