M.E. Clifton James

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. 

Known For

I Was Monty's Double

as Himself / General Montgomery

Blanche Fury

as Prison Governor

Holiday Camp

as Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)

The Calendar

as Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

Desert Mice

as Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

High Flight

as Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)