They are fictional characters, hence not real people. Different actors/actresses were used in the movie- and play versions. the show is currently on Broadway. in my humble opinion impossible Occult Rubbish. Somewhat oddly originally a Movie, and Later a Play, usually it is the other way around ( South Pacific, Sound of Music, etc)
In every version of Mary Poppins (book, movie, play) Jane is about 8 years old and Michael Banks is about 6 years old. In the books there was also John & Barbara who were about 2 years old and baby Annabel joins them in Book #2.
In the books, there are five Banks children: Jane, Michael, John, Barbara and Annabel. Jane and Michael are the eldest and they go on most of the magical adventures with Mary Poppins. In the movie, only Jane and Michael are featured.
In the film Mary Poppins (1964), Mary Poppins is the nanny for Jane and Michael Banks. Also present are Mr & Mrs Banks and Bert. In the original books (1934-1988) by P.L. Travers, there are an additional 3 children, John, Barbara and Annabel.
Mr Banks, Mrs Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, the staff and to some degree Mary Poppins, live at: 17 Cherry Tree Lane
In the movie Mary Poppins (1964) Jane Banks was played by Karen Dotrice (1955) who retired from show business in 1981. The role of Michael Banks was played by Matthew Garber (1956) who retired from showbusiness in 1967 and died at the age of 21 from pancreatitis in 1977.
In the film Mary Poppins (1964), Mary Poppins is the nanny for Jane and Michael Banks. Also present are Mr & Mrs Banks, and Bert. In the original books (1934-1988) by P.L. Travers, there are an additional 3 children, John, Barbara and Annabel.
In the books, there are five Banks children: Jane, Michael, John, Barbara and Annabel. Jane and Michael are the eldest and they go on most of the magical adventures with Mary Poppins. In the movie, only Jane and Michael are featured.
In the film Mary Poppins (1964), Mary Poppins is the nanny for Jane and Michael Banks. Also present are Mr & Mrs Banks and Bert. In the original books (1934-1988) by P.L. Travers, there are an additional 3 children, John, Barbara and Annabel.
Jane and Michael Banks. This is directly stated in one of the songs.
Mr Banks, Mrs Banks, Jane Banks, Michael Banks, the staff and to some degree Mary Poppins, live at: 17 Cherry Tree Lane
In the movie Mary Poppins (1964) Jane Banks was played by Karen Dotrice (1955) who retired from show business in 1981. The role of Michael Banks was played by Matthew Garber (1956) who retired from showbusiness in 1967 and died at the age of 21 from pancreatitis in 1977.
In the film Mary Poppins (1964), Mary Poppins is the nanny for Jane and Michael Banks. Also present are Mr & Mrs Banks, and Bert. In the original books (1934-1988) by P.L. Travers, there are an additional 3 children, John, Barbara and Annabel.
In Walt Disney's 1964 semi-animated film, the main cast are: Mary Poppins : Julie Andrews Bert : Dick Van Dyke George Banks : David Tomlinson Winifrid Banks : Glynis Johns Michael Banks : Matthew Garber Jane Banks : Karen Dotrice Mrs Brill (cook) : Reta Shaw Ellen : Herminonie Baddley Constable Jones : Arthur Treacher Uncle Albert : Ed Wynn The Bird Woman : Jane Darwell Mr Dawes Jr. : Arthur Malet Mr Dawes Sr. : 'Nackvid Keyd' a.k.a. Dick Van Dyke
In the movie Mary Poppins (1964) Jane Banks was played by Karen Dotrice (b. 1955) who retired from show business in 1981. The role of Michael Banks was played by Matthew Garber (b. 1956) who retired from show business in 1967 and died at the age of 21 from pancreatitis in 1977.
Assuming your question is for the children's roles, the Disney height requirements for Broadway and touring companies are 58" for Jane Banks and 56" for Michael Banks.
While the Banks family in the original novel had several children, only two (Jane and Michael) appear in the movie. They were played by Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber.
Mr Banks,Mrs Banks,Jane and Micheal from Mary Poppins
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