M.E. Clifton James
Birth date
March 31, 1898
Death date
May 8, 1963
Place of birth
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Profession
Acting
Age
65 years
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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.
Also known as
M.E. Clifton-James
