Mary Poppins, premiering on Aug. 27, 1964, has truly stood the test of time. This family film captured the hearts of audiences as the magical nanny Mary Poppins, played by Julie Andrews, embarked on a whimsical adventure with Dick Van Dyke's Bert. Together, they brought two children and their parents together, and the movie went on to nab five Oscars, including a Best Actress win for Andrews and Best Original Score and Best Original Song for "Chim Chim Cher-ee" by the Sherman Brothers. Much of the film's charm lies in its ultra-talented cast, many of whom have had illustrious careers beyond the movie.

Discover the Post-Mary Poppins Lives of the Cast

Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins

The famed actress' portrayal of Mary Poppins catapulted her to international stardom. In 1965, she won a Golden Globe for her role as Maria von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" and was nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award. She continued to shine with nominations in 1983 for "Victor/Victoria" and an Emmy for her variety show, "The Julie Andrews Hour" (1972-1973). She also left a mark on a new generation as the Queen of Genovia in "The Princess Diaries" series and as the voice of Lady Whistledown in "Bridgerton". At 89 years old and with over 70 years in her career, she still captivates audiences. Andrews once said in 2017 that the advice she would give her younger self is to remain curious as nothing is wasted. She was recognized for her services to the performing arts by Queen Elizabeth II and was made a dame in 2000. She was married to Tony Walton from 1959 to 1968, then to Blake Edwards from 1969 until his death in 2010.

Dick Van Dyke as Bert

Dick Van Dyke's performance as Bert, the chimney sweep, swept audiences off their feet with the song "Chim Chim Cher-ee". He also took on the role of Mr. Dawes Sr., Mr. Banks' boss. In 2011, he told PEOPLE that the film was special as he loved working with kids and got to do a lot of clowning. He recently revealed that he "wept" when he first heard the music from the film as it was the most beautiful thing he had ever heard. At 99 years old, he has had a remarkable career since "Mary Poppins". Besides continuing work on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961-1966) for which he won several Emmys, he starred in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" (1968) and "Dick Tracy" (1990). He played Dr. Mark Sloan in "Diagnosis Murder" between 1993 and 2001 and was in a villain role in "Night at the Museum" (2006). He returned to the Mary Poppins universe in 2019 to join Emily Blunt. He was inducted as a Disney Legend in 1998 and has won a Tony, a Grammy, a People's Choice Award and a Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement honor. Off-screen, he was married to Margie Willet before becoming big in Hollywood. They had four children. After splitting from Willet in 1984, he spent almost 35 years with his companion Michelle Triola until her death in 2009. Since 2012, he has been married to makeup artist Arlene Silver.

Glynis Johns as Mrs. Banks

The late Glynis Johns played Winifred Banks, the often-distracted mother. She sang "Sister Suffragette" in the film. With a six-decade career, she originated roles in six Broadway musicals between 1952 and 1989. Her performance in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" (1973) won her a Tony Award. She acted in the 1960s' "Batman" television series and appeared in "Cheers" and "Murder, She Wrote" in the 1980s. More recently, she was in "While You Were Sleeping" (1995) and "Superstar" (1999). When she turned 100 in 2023, she said she had been working since she was born. She was married four times and had a son, Gareth Forwood, who died in 2007 at the age of 62. Johns died at the beginning of 2024. She told ABC7 that turning 100 didn't make a difference as she looked good at every age.

David Tomlinson as Mr. Banks

The late David Tomlinson played the strict and unyielding father of Michael and Jane. Eventually, he embraced the ways of the magical nanny and rebuilt his relationship with his kids, culminating in the sweet song "Let's Go Fly a Kite". While best known for his role in "Mary Poppins", he worked across media from film to stage. According to the Walt Disney Archives, he returned to Disney after "Mary Poppins" to play an evil character in "The Love Bug" (1969) and a professor of magic in "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" (1971). Throughout his career, he worked in more than 50 films. He passed away in 2000.

Karen Dotrice as Jane Banks

The 69-year-old actress played Jane Banks, one of the charges under Mary Poppins' care. She sang "The Perfect Nanny" with her brother Matthew Garber to ask their dad for a kind nanny and was in "Chim Chim Cher-ee" with him, Van Dyke and Andrews. She is known for other films like "Mary Poppins Returns" (2018) and "The Gnome-Mobile" (1967). She has been in various TV shows including "Upstairs, Downstairs" (1971) and played Desdemona in Broadway's "Othello" before retiring in the early 1980s. She was named a Disney Legend in 2004. She was married to Alex Hyde-White from 1986 to 1992, then to Ned Nalle in 1994 and had two children with him.

Matthew Garber as Michael Banks

Matthew Garber played Michael Banks, who inadvertently caused a bank run at his father's workplace and participated in Mary Poppins' antics. He sang "The Perfect Nanny" with his sister Karen Dotrice and "Chim Chim Cher-ee" with her, Van Dyke and Andrews. He also acted with Dotrice in "The Three Lives of Thomasina" (1963) and "The Gnome-Mobile" (1967). He died in 1977 at the age of 21 after contracting hepatitis and was posthumously named a Disney Legend in 2004.