Matthew Garber

Matthew Adam Garber (25 March 1956 – 13 June 1977) was a British child actor, most notable as Michael Banks in the 1964 film Mary Poppins. His other screen credits include The Three Lives of Thomasina (1963) and The Gnome-Mobile (1967), appearing alongside actress Karen Dotrice in all three films they made for Walt Disney Pictures.

Infobox

Born

Matthew Adam Garber(1956-03-25)25 March 1956Stepney, London, England

Died

13 June 1977(1977-06-13) (aged 21)Hampstead, London, England

Resting place

East Finchley Cemetery and Crematorium, London, England

Education

St Paul's School, Winchmore Hill

Alma mater

Highgate School

Occupation

Actor

Years active

1963–1967

Tables

· Filmography

1963

The Three Lives of Thomasina

Role(s)

Geordie McNab

Notes

First film role

1964

Mary Poppins

Role(s)

Michael Banks

1967

The Gnome-Mobile

Role(s)

Rodney Winthrop

Notes

Final film role

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1963	The Three Lives of Thomasina	Geordie McNab	First film role
1964	Mary Poppins	Michael Banks
1967	The Gnome-Mobile	Rodney Winthrop	Final film role

References

GRO Register of Births: JUN 1956 5d 746 Stepney – Matthew A Garber, mmn = Barson
GRO Register of Deaths: JUN 1977 12 1869 Hampstead – Matthew Adam Garber, DoB = 25 March 1956
"About Matthew Garber (a.k.a. Michael Banks)"
http://www.reelclassics.com/Musicals/MaryPoppins/marypoppins-garber.htm
"Matthew Garber"
https://d23.com/matthew-garber/
Daily Mirror
https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/tragedies-mary-poppins-cast-uncovered-19015433
The Making of Mary Poppins