P.L. Travers

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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 in Hollywood (1948). She died on April 23, 1996 in Chelsea, London, England. See full bio »

Born:

August 9, 1899 in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Died:

April 23, 1996 (age 96) in Chelsea, London, England, UK

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Known For

Mary Poppins Writer

(1964)

Mary Poppins Returns Writer

(2018)

Studio One in Hollywood Writer

(1949)

Jackanory Writer

(1966-1967)

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Filmography

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Writer (6 credits)

2018 Mary Poppins Returns (based upon the "Mary Poppins" stories by - as PL Travers)

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)

- Mary Poppins Opens the Door: The Other Door (1967) ... (book)

- Mary Poppins in the Park: The Children in the Story (1967) ... (book)

- Mary Poppins Opens the Door: Mr. Twigley's Wishes (1967) ... (book)

- Mary Poppins Comes Back: Nellie-Rubina (1967) ... (book)

- Mary Poppins Opens the Door: The Fifth of November (1967) ... (book)

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1964 Mary Poppins (based on: The "Mary Poppins" books by)

1949 Studio One in Hollywood (TV Series) (books - 1 episode)

- Mary Poppins (1949) ... (books)

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

1964 Mary Poppins (consultant)

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2014 Special Collector's Edition (TV Series) (in memory of - 1 episode)

- Mary Poppins: 1ª Edición (2014) ... (in memory of - as Helen Goff)

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Archive footage (3 credits)

2013 The Culture Show (TV Series documentary)
Herself

- The Secret Life of Mary Poppins: A Culture Show Special (2013) ... Herself

2013 Saving Mr. Banks
Herself (uncredited)

2009 Mary Poppins: From Page to Stage (Video documentary)

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Other Works:

(2016 to 2017 season) Her novel, "Disney's Mary Poppins," was performed at the Mercury Theater Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Robert and Richard Sherman were composers. See more »

Publicity Listings:

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

Alternate Names:

Helen Goff | PL Travers | Pamela Lyndon Travers

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Personal Quote:

For me there are no answers, only questions, and I am grateful that the questions go on and on. I don't look for an answer, because I don't think there is one. I'm very glad to be the bearer of a question. See more »