M.E. Clifton James

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.

Known For

Holiday Camp

Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)

Blanche Fury

Prison Governor

I Was Monty's Double

Himself / General Montgomery

High Flight

Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)

Desert Mice

Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)

The Calendar

Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
1959	Desert Mice	Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (uncredited)
1958	I Was Monty's Double	Himself / General Montgomery
1957	High Flight	Field Marshal Montgomery (uncredited)
1948	Blanche Fury	Prison Governor
1948	The Calendar	Car Driver at Petrol Station (uncredited)
1947	Holiday Camp	Holidaymaker in Dancehall (uncredited)

Year	TV Show	Role