What is Matthew Garber?
{{complex|date=March 2024}} {{no sources|date=March 2024}} Matthew Adam Garber (25 March 1956 – 13 June 1977) was a British child actor, best known for his role as Michael Banks in the classic [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] film ''[[Mary Poppins (movie)|Mary Poppins]]'' (1964). == Life and Career == Matthew Garber was born on March 25, 1956, in [[Stepney]], London, England. He attended the independent [[Highgate School]] in North London. Garber was discovered by [[theatrical agent]] Iris Burton while he was performing in the play ''[[The Snow Queen]]'' at the age of seven. Following this encounter, he began his acting career with several television appearances. Garber's breakthrough came when he was cast as Michael Banks in Disney's ''Mary Poppins'' alongside [[Julie Andrews]] and [[Dick Van Dyke]]. The film, directed by Robert Stevenson and based on the book series by [[P. L. Travers|P.L. Travers]], became an instant classic and won five [[Academy Award|Academy Awards]]. Garber's portrayal of the mischievous yet endearing Michael Banks endeared him to audiences worldwide. == Later Life and Career == After the success of ''Mary Poppins'', Garber reprised his role in the Disney film ''[[The Three Lives of Thomasina]]'' (1963), where he played the character Geordie McNab. However, he eventually decided to step away from acting to focus on his education. <!-- Possible hoax: Garber attended [[St John's College, Cambridge|St. John's College, Cambridge]], where he studied history. Despite his departure from the entertainment industry, he remained fondly remembered for his role in ''Mary Poppins'', which continued to captivate audiences for generations. --> == Personal Life and Tragic Death == In his later years, Garber maintained a low profile and largely stayed out of the public eye. Tragically, at the age of 21, Garber contracted [[hepatitis]] while traveling in India. He was unaware of his condition until it had progressed to a critical stage. Despite receiving medical treatment, Garber's condition worsened