M.E. Clifton James

Born: 1898-03-31 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Died: 1963-05-08

Known For: Acting

Biography

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.

Filmography

1959

Desert Mice as Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

1958

I Was Monty's Double as Himself / General Montgomery

1957

High Flight as Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)

1948

Blanche Fury as Prison Governor
The Calendar as Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

1947

Holiday Camp as Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)