Photo: Trailer screenshot / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Matthew Garber is one of those faces you carry your whole life without knowing the name behind it. As Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, he gave us that perfect blend of mischief and wonder that defined Disney's live-action golden age, and alongside Karen Dotrice he formed one of the era's loveliest screen partnerships. What stays with me is the bittersweet math of it: he died at just 21, yet the 2004 Disney Legends honor proved the studio never forgot. I find his story deeply moving. He remains, forever, a laughing boy frozen at the height of a beloved film, and that permanence feels like its own quiet kindness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Garber
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュウ・ガーバー
- Reading
- ましゅう・がーばー
- Born
- March 25, 1956 – June 13, 1977
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- Stepney, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Disney Legends
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Garber born?
March 25, 1956 – June 13, 1977.
Where is Matthew Garber from?
Matthew Garber is from Stepney, United Kingdom.
What does Matthew Garber do?
Matthew Garber works as film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.