Portrait of Donald Houston

Donald Houston

Bio: Donald Daniel Houston (6 November 1923 – 13 October 1991) was a Welsh actor known for a successful career as a character actor in British film and television.
Born: Tue, Nov 06 1923
Birthplace: Clydach Vale, Rhondda, Wales, UK

Death: Sun, Oct 13 1991
Donald Houston is 67 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Secret Adversary
The Secret Adversary
Donald Houston was 59 in The Secret Adversary as 'Boris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Donald Houston was 57 in Clash of the Titans as 'Acrisius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of The Sea Wolves
The Sea Wolves
Donald Houston was 56 in The Sea Wolves as 'Hilliard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1980
Poster of Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned
Donald Houston was 53 in Voyage of the Damned as 'Dr. Glauner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976
Poster of Tales That Witness Madness
Tales That Witness Madness
Donald Houston was 49 in Tales That Witness Madness as 'Sam Patterson (segment "Mr. Tiger")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of Sunstruck
Sunstruck
Donald Houston was 49 in Sunstruck
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1972
Poster of My Lover, My Son
My Lover, My Son
Donald Houston was 46 in My Lover, My Son as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1970
Poster of The Bushbaby
The Bushbaby
Donald Houston was 45 in The Bushbaby as 'John Leeds'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1969
Poster of Where Eagles Dare
Where Eagles Dare
Donald Houston was 45 in Where Eagles Dare as 'Christiansen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1968
Poster of The Viking Queen
The Viking Queen
Donald Houston was 43 in The Viking Queen as 'Maelgan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1967
Poster of What's Wrong with Humpty Dumpty?
What's Wrong with Humpty Dumpty?
Donald Houston was 43 in What's Wrong with Humpty Dumpty? as 'David'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1967
Poster of Thirteen to Centaurus
Thirteen to Centaurus
Donald Houston was 42 in Thirteen to Centaurus as 'Dr. Francis'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1965
Poster of A Study in Terror
A Study in Terror
Donald Houston was 41 in A Study in Terror as 'Doctor Watson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965
Poster of 633 Squadron
633 Squadron
Donald Houston was 40 in 633 Squadron as 'Group Captain Don Barrett'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1964
Poster of Carry On Jack
Carry On Jack
Donald Houston was 40 in Carry On Jack as 'First Officer Jonathan Howett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 23 1964
Poster of Doctor in Distress
Doctor in Distress
Donald Houston was 39 in Doctor in Distress as 'Major Tommy French'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1963
Poster of Maniac
Maniac
Donald Houston was 39 in Maniac as 'Georges'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Donald Houston was 38 in The Longest Day as 'RAF Pilot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of The 300 Spartans
The 300 Spartans
Donald Houston was 38 in The 300 Spartans as 'Hydarnes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1962
Poster of Twice Round the Daffodils
Twice Round the Daffodils
Donald Houston was 38 in Twice Round the Daffodils as 'John Rhodes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1962
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
Donald Houston was 38 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'John Canty'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1962
Poster of The Mark
The Mark
Donald Houston was 37 in The Mark as 'Austin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1961
Poster of A Letter for Wales
A Letter for Wales
Donald Houston was 36 in A Letter for Wales as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Danger Within
Danger Within
Donald Houston was 35 in Danger Within as 'Capt. Roger Byfold'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1959
Poster of Room at the Top
Room at the Top
Donald Houston was 35 in Room at the Top as 'Charles Soames'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 29 1958
Poster of The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs
Donald Houston was 34 in The Man Upstairs as 'Dr. Sanderson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of A Question of Adultery
A Question of Adultery
Donald Houston was 34 in A Question of Adultery as 'Mr. Jacobus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1958
Poster of The Surgeon's Knife
The Surgeon's Knife
Donald Houston was 33 in The Surgeon's Knife as 'Dr. Alex Waring'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Donald Houston was 33 in Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst as 'Lieutenant Weston'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1957
Poster of Every Valley
Every Valley
Donald Houston was 33 in Every Valley as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1957
Poster of The Girl in the Picture
The Girl in the Picture
Donald Houston was 33 in The Girl in the Picture as 'John Deering'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of Find the Lady
Find the Lady
Donald Houston was 32 in Find the Lady as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1956
Poster of Doublecross
Doublecross
Donald Houston was 32 in Doublecross as 'Albert Pascoe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of The Flaw
The Flaw
Donald Houston was 31 in The Flaw as 'John Millway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1955
Poster of The Happiness of Three Women
The Happiness of Three Women
Donald Houston was 31 in The Happiness of Three Women as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1954
Poster of Devil's Point
Devil's Point
Donald Houston was 31 in Devil's Point as 'Michael Mallard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1954
Poster of Doctor in the House
Doctor in the House
Donald Houston was 30 in Doctor in the House as 'Taffy Evans'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1954
Poster of Small Town Story
Small Town Story
Donald Houston was 30 in Small Town Story as 'Tony Warren'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1953
Poster of The Large Rope
The Large Rope
Donald Houston was 30 in The Large Rope as 'Tom Penney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953
Poster of The Red Beret
The Red Beret
Donald Houston was 29 in The Red Beret as 'Taffy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1953
Poster of Crow Hollow
Crow Hollow
Donald Houston was 28 in Crow Hollow as 'Dr. Robert Armour'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1952
Poster of My Death Is a Mockery
My Death Is a Mockery
Donald Houston was 28 in My Death Is a Mockery as 'John Bradley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1952
Poster of Dance Hall
Dance Hall
Donald Houston was 26 in Dance Hall as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1950
Poster of A Run for Your Money
A Run for Your Money
Donald Houston was 26 in A Run for Your Money as 'David "Dai Number 9" Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1949
Poster of The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon
Donald Houston was 25 in The Blue Lagoon as 'Michael Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1949

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
Donald Houston was 59+ in Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime as 'Boris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1983
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
Donald Houston was 54+ in Return of the Saint as 'Commander Denning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Shadows
Shadows
Donald Houston was 51+ in Shadows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 03 1975
Poster of Moonbase 3
Moonbase 3
Donald Houston was 49+ in Moonbase 3
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 09 1973
Poster of The Adventurer
The Adventurer
Donald Houston was 48+ in The Adventurer as 'Jan De Groot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Donald Houston was 48+ in The Protectors as 'Lockier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Justice
Justice
Donald Houston was 47+ in Justice as 'Fielding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of Now Take My Wife
Now Take My Wife
Donald Houston was 47+ in Now Take My Wife
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 1971
Poster of Paul Temple
Paul Temple
Donald Houston was 46+ in Paul Temple
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 23 1969
Poster of Department S
Department S
Donald Houston was 45+ in Department S as 'John Burnham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of The Champions
The Champions
Donald Houston was 44+ in The Champions as 'Richter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Man in a Suitcase
Man in a Suitcase
Donald Houston was 43+ in Man in a Suitcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
Donald Houston was 41+ in Gideon's Way as 'Tony Erickson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
Donald Houston was 41+ in Public Eye as 'Arthur Wellard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of Sunday-Night Play
Sunday-Night Play
Donald Houston was 36+ in Sunday-Night Play as 'Bobby Lowther'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1960
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Donald Houston was 36+ in Danger Man as 'Edmund Bierce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Donald Houston was 32+ in Armchair Theatre as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Lilli Palmer Theatre
Lilli Palmer Theatre
Donald Houston was 31+ in Lilli Palmer Theatre as 'George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955