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P.L. Travers (1899–1996)


P.L. Travers was born on August 9, 1899 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia as Helen Lyndon Goff. She is known for her work on Mary Poppins (1964), Mary Poppins Returns (2018) and Studio One (1948). She died on April 23, 1996 in Chelsea, London, England. See full bio »

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Known For

Mary Poppins Writer
(1964)
(2018)
Studio One Writer
(1949)
Jackanory Writer
(1966-1967)

Filmography

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 2018 Mary Poppins Returns (based upon the "Mary Poppins" stories by)
 2004 The Cat That Looked at a King (Video short) (book "Mary Poppins Opens the Door")
 1984 Meri Poppins, do svidaniya (TV Movie) (story)
  Jackanory (TV Series) (book - 9 episodes, 1966 - 1967) (novel - 1 episode, 1966) (writer - 1 episode, 1966)
 1964 Mary Poppins (based on: The "Mary Poppins" books by)
 1949 Studio One (TV Series) (books - 1 episode)
- Mary Poppins (1949) ... (books)
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 1964 Mary Poppins (consultant)
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 2014 Edición Especial Coleccionista (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)
- Mary Poppins: 1ª Edición (2014) ... (in memory of - as Helen Goff)
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 2013 The Culture Show (TV Series documentary)
Herself
 2013 Saving Mr. Banks
Herself (uncredited)
 2009 Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage (Video documentary)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Her play, "Plunder," was the first National Theatre production performed at the Lyttelton Theatre in London, England. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | See more »

Alternate Names:

Helen Goff | Pamela Lyndon Travers
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Personal Quote:

You can ask me anything you like about my work, but I'll never talk about myself. See more »

Trivia:

She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1977 Queen's New Year Honours List for her services to literature. See more »

Star Sign:

Leo

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