Who Played Jane and Michael Banks
In the 1964 film Mary Poppins, Jane Banks was played by Karen Dotrice and Michael Banks was played by Matthew Garber. Both were child actors from the United Kingdom who were cast through auditions for the Disney musical.
Karen Dotrice as Jane Banks
Karen Dotrice was born in 1955 in Guernsey, Channel Islands. She portrayed the older sister in the Banks household and performed alongside Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews. She later worked in theater and television before stepping back from acting.
Matthew Garber as Michael Banks
Matthew Garber was born in 1956 in London. He played the younger brother and became widely recognized for his role in Mary Poppins. Garber also appeared in The Three Lives of Thomasina before leaving the entertainment industry. He died in 1977 at age 21. For more background on the film, see the Wikipedia entry for Mary Poppins at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Poppins.
