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Donald Pleasence

Bio: Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE, (5 October 1919 – 2 February 1995) was an English actor who gained more than 200 screen credits during a career which spanned over four decades. Often typecast as villainous and/or psychopathic characters, Pleasence is arguably best-known for his work in two of cinema's most successful franchises - James Bond and Halloween
Born: Sun, Oct 05 1919
Birthplace: Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Death: Thu, Feb 02 1995
Donald Pleasence is 75 years old
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Poster of Dracula Unearthed
Dracula Unearthed
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Dracula Unearthed as 'Dr. Jack Seward (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 2022
Poster of Halloween: The Inside Story
Halloween: The Inside Story
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Halloween: The Inside Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 2010
Poster of Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2010
Poster of Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest as 'Self / Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Loomis (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2003
Poster of Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Best Ever Bond as 'Blofeld (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 2002
Poster of In and Out of Fashion
In and Out of Fashion
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in In and Out of Fashion as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 03 1998
Poster of Fatal Frames
Fatal Frames
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Fatal Frames as 'Professor Robinson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 15 1996
Poster of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Donald Pleasence would have been no older than 75 in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers as 'Dr. Sam Loomis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1995
Poster of Safe Haven
Safe Haven
Donald Pleasence was 75 in Safe Haven as 'The Sailor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Guinevere
Guinevere
Donald Pleasence was 74 in Guinevere as 'Merlin'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1994
Poster of Freeze: But is it Art?
Freeze: But is it Art?
Donald Pleasence was 74 in Freeze: But is it Art? as 'Sinister Dentist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1994
Poster of The Big Freeze
The Big Freeze
Donald Pleasence was 74 in The Big Freeze as 'Soup slurper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1993
Poster of The Hour of the Pig
The Hour of the Pig
Donald Pleasence was 73 in The Hour of the Pig as 'Pincheon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1993
Poster of The Thief and the Cobbler
The Thief and the Cobbler
Donald Pleasence was 73 in The Thief and the Cobbler as 'Phido the Vulture (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1993
Poster of Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale
Donald Pleasence was 73 in Femme Fatale as 'Victor Harty'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1993
Poster of Diên Biên Phu
Diên Biên Phu
Donald Pleasence was 72 in Diên Biên Phu as 'Howard Simpson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Shadows and Fog
Shadows and Fog
Donald Pleasence was 72 in Shadows and Fog as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1991
Poster of Millions
Millions
Donald Pleasence was 71 in Millions as 'Ripa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Women in Arms
Women in Arms
Donald Pleasence was 71 in Women in Arms as 'Dreyfuss'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 09 1991
Poster of The Vulture Is a Patient Bird
The Vulture Is a Patient Bird
Donald Pleasence was 71 in The Vulture Is a Patient Bird as 'The Art Collector'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of Moi, général de Gaulle
Moi, général de Gaulle
Donald Pleasence was 71 in Moi, général de Gaulle as 'Winston Churchill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1990
Poster of Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery
Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery
Donald Pleasence was 70 in Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery as 'Jason Rafiel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1989
Poster of Casablanca Express
Casablanca Express
Donald Pleasence was 70 in Casablanca Express as 'Colonel Bats'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1989
Poster of Ten Little Indians
Ten Little Indians
Donald Pleasence was 70 in Ten Little Indians as 'Mr. Justice Lawrence Wargrave'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1989
Poster of Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Donald Pleasence was 70 in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers as 'Dr. Sam Loomis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of River of Death
River of Death
Donald Pleasence was 69 in River of Death as 'Heinrich Spaatz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989
Poster of Buried Alive
Buried Alive
Donald Pleasence was 69 in Buried Alive as 'Dr. Schaeffer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of Paganini Horror
Paganini Horror
Donald Pleasence was 69 in Paganini Horror as 'Mr. Pickett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 1989
Poster of The House of Usher
The House of Usher
Donald Pleasence was 69 in The House of Usher as 'Walter Usher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1989
Poster of American Rickshaw
American Rickshaw
Donald Pleasence was 69 in American Rickshaw as 'Rev. Mortom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1989
Poster of The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
Donald Pleasence was 69 in The Great Escape II: The Untold Story as 'Dr. Absalon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1988
Poster of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Donald Pleasence was 69 in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers as 'Dr. Loomis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1988
Poster of Nosferatu in Venice
Nosferatu in Venice
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Nosferatu in Venice as 'Don Alvise'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of Last Platoon
Last Platoon
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Last Platoon as 'Colonel B. Abrahams'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 1988
Poster of Animali metropolitani
Animali metropolitani
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Animali metropolitani as 'Prof. Livingstone'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 09 1988
Poster of The Commander
The Commander
Donald Pleasence was 68 in The Commander as 'Henry Carlson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1988
Poster of Hanna's War
Hanna's War
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Hanna's War as 'Captain Thomas Rosza'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1988
Poster of Phantom of Death
Phantom of Death
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Phantom of Death as 'Inspector Datti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1988
Poster of Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Prince of Darkness as 'Father Loomis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1987
Poster of Django Strikes Again
Django Strikes Again
Donald Pleasence was 68 in Django Strikes Again as 'Ben Gunn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1987
Poster of Ground Zero
Ground Zero
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Ground Zero as 'Prosper Gaffney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Double Target
Double Target
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Double Target as 'Sen. Blaster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1987
Poster of Basements
Basements
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Basements as 'Mr. Kidd (segment "The Room")'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 1987
Poster of Scoop
Scoop
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Scoop as 'Lord Copper'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 26 1987
Poster of Specters
Specters
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Specters as 'Professor Lasky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1987
Poster of Warrior Queen
Warrior Queen
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Warrior Queen as 'Clodius Flaucus'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1987
Poster of Gila and Rik
Gila and Rik
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Gila and Rik as 'Joe Gardenia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Naso di cane
Naso di cane
Donald Pleasence was 67 in Naso di cane as 'Olindo Cuomo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1986
Poster of Cobra Mission
Cobra Mission
Donald Pleasence was 66 in Cobra Mission as 'Father Lenoir'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1986
Poster of To Kill a Stranger
To Kill a Stranger
Donald Pleasence was 66 in To Kill a Stranger as 'Col. Kostik'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 1986
Poster of Deadheat
Deadheat
Donald Pleasence was 66 in Deadheat as 'Aldo Rossi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Into the Darkness
Into the Darkness
Donald Pleasence was 66 in Into the Darkness as 'David Beckett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Nothing Underneath
Nothing Underneath
Donald Pleasence was 66 in Nothing Underneath as 'Commissioner Danesi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1985
Poster of Black Arrow
Black Arrow
Donald Pleasence was 66 in Black Arrow as 'Sir Oliver Oates'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1985
Poster of Reel Horror
Reel Horror
Donald Pleasence was 65 in Reel Horror as 'Axel MacGregor (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1985
Poster of Treasure of the Amazon
Treasure of the Amazon
Donald Pleasence was 65 in Treasure of the Amazon as 'Klaus von Blantz'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1985
Poster of The Corsican Brothers
The Corsican Brothers
Donald Pleasence was 65 in The Corsican Brothers as 'The Chancellor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1985
Poster of Phenomena
Phenomena
Donald Pleasence was 65 in Phenomena as 'Professor John McGregor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 1985
Poster of The Ambassador
The Ambassador
Donald Pleasence was 65 in The Ambassador as 'Minister Eretz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Dario Argento's World of Horror
Dario Argento's World of Horror
Donald Pleasence was 65 in Dario Argento's World of Horror as 'Self (Archive)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Arch of Triumph
Arch of Triumph
Donald Pleasence was 65 in Arch of Triumph as 'Ivon Haake'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1984
Poster of Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
Donald Pleasence was 65 in Terror in the Aisles as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of A Breed Apart
A Breed Apart
Donald Pleasence was 64 in A Breed Apart as 'J.P. Whittier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie
Donald Pleasence was 64 in Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie as 'Victor Frankenstein / Baron Frankenstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Where Is Parsifal?
Where Is Parsifal?
Donald Pleasence was 64 in Where Is Parsifal? as 'Mackintosh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Devonsville Terror
The Devonsville Terror
Donald Pleasence was 64 in The Devonsville Terror as 'Dr. Warley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 1983
Poster of The Falklands Factor
The Falklands Factor
Donald Pleasence was 63 in The Falklands Factor as 'Dr. Samuel Johnson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 26 1983
Poster of Warrior of the Lost World
Warrior of the Lost World
Donald Pleasence was 63 in Warrior of the Lost World as 'Prossor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Witness for the Prosecution
Witness for the Prosecution
Donald Pleasence was 63 in Witness for the Prosecution as 'Mr. Myers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1982
Poster of Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark
Donald Pleasence was 63 in Alone in the Dark as 'Leo Bain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1982
Poster of Computercide
Computercide
Donald Pleasence was 62 in Computercide as 'George Dettler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1982
Poster of Race for the Yankee Zephyr
Race for the Yankee Zephyr
Donald Pleasence was 62 in Race for the Yankee Zephyr as 'Gilbert Carson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1981
Poster of Halloween II
Halloween II
Donald Pleasence was 62 in Halloween II as 'Dr. Sam Loomis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1981
Poster of Escape from New York
Escape from New York
Donald Pleasence was 61 in Escape from New York as 'President of the United States'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1981
Poster of The Monster Club
The Monster Club
Donald Pleasence was 61 in The Monster Club as 'Pickering, Chief of the B-Squad'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of Blade on the Feather
Blade on the Feather
Donald Pleasence was 61 in Blade on the Feather as 'Professor John Cavendish'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1980
Poster of Pumaman
Pumaman
Donald Pleasence was 60 in Pumaman as 'Kobras'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1980
Poster of All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front
Donald Pleasence was 60 in All Quiet on the Western Front as 'Kantorek'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1979
Poster of Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never
Donald Pleasence was 60 in Better Late Than Never as 'Colonel Riddle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1979
Poster of Jaguar Lives!
Jaguar Lives!
Donald Pleasence was 59 in Jaguar Lives! as 'General Villanova'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1979
Poster of Dracula
Dracula
Donald Pleasence was 59 in Dracula as 'Dr. Jack Seward'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1979
Poster of Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff
Donald Pleasence was 59 in Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff as 'Dr. Steiner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1979
Poster of The Angry Man
The Angry Man
Donald Pleasence was 59 in The Angry Man as 'Albert Rumpelmayer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1979
Poster of Gold of the Amazon Women
Gold of the Amazon Women
Donald Pleasence was 59 in Gold of the Amazon Women as 'Clarence Blasko'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1979
Poster of Power Play
Power Play
Donald Pleasence was 59 in Power Play as 'Blair'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Halloween
Halloween
Donald Pleasence was 59 in Halloween as 'Loomis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Last In, First Out
Last In, First Out
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Last In, First Out as 'Rothko'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 30 1978
Poster of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as 'B.D. Brockhurst'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1978
Poster of Night Creature
Night Creature
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Night Creature as 'Axel MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1978
Poster of The Bastard
The Bastard
Donald Pleasence was 58 in The Bastard as 'Solomon Sholto'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of Tomorrow Never Comes
Tomorrow Never Comes
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Tomorrow Never Comes as 'Dr. Todd'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1978
Poster of Blood Relatives
Blood Relatives
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Blood Relatives as 'James Doniac'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of The Defection of Simas Kudirka
The Defection of Simas Kudirka
Donald Pleasence was 58 in The Defection of Simas Kudirka as 'Capt. Vladimir Popov'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of Telefon
Telefon
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Telefon as 'Nicolai Dalchimsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1977
Poster of Oh, God!
Oh, God!
Donald Pleasence was 58 in Oh, God! as 'Doctor Harmon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of The Uncanny
The Uncanny
Donald Pleasence was 57 in The Uncanny as 'Valentine De'ath (segment 3 "Hollywood 1936")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1977
Poster of Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Donald Pleasence was 57 in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Melchior'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed
Donald Pleasence was 57 in The Eagle Has Landed as 'Himmler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976
Poster of Hindle Wakes
Hindle Wakes
Donald Pleasence was 57 in Hindle Wakes as 'Nat Jeffcote'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1976
Poster of The Last Tycoon
The Last Tycoon
Donald Pleasence was 57 in The Last Tycoon as 'Boxley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1976
Poster of The Passover Plot
The Passover Plot
Donald Pleasence was 57 in The Passover Plot as 'Pontius Pilate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1976
Poster of Meriel the Ghost Girl
Meriel the Ghost Girl
Donald Pleasence was 56 in Meriel the Ghost Girl as 'George Livingston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1976
Poster of Goldenrod
Goldenrod
Donald Pleasence was 56 in Goldenrod as 'John Tyler Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of The Devil's Men
The Devil's Men
Donald Pleasence was 56 in The Devil's Men as 'Father Roche'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1976
Poster of The Joke
The Joke
Donald Pleasence was 56 in The Joke as 'Bendel'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of Trial by Combat
Trial by Combat
Donald Pleasence was 56 in Trial by Combat as 'Sir Giles Marley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1976
Poster of I Don't Want to Be Born
I Don't Want to Be Born
Donald Pleasence was 56 in I Don't Want to Be Born as 'Dr. Finch'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of The Count of Monte-Cristo
The Count of Monte-Cristo
Donald Pleasence was 56 in The Count of Monte-Cristo as 'Danglars'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1975
Poster of Hearts of the West
Hearts of the West
Donald Pleasence was 56 in Hearts of the West as 'A.J. Nietz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Journey into Fear
Journey into Fear
Donald Pleasence was 55 in Journey into Fear as 'Kuvetli'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1975
Poster of Escape to Witch Mountain
Escape to Witch Mountain
Donald Pleasence was 55 in Escape to Witch Mountain as 'Lucas Deranian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1975
Poster of Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Donald Pleasence was 55 in Barry McKenzie Holds His Own as 'Erich Count von Plasma'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1974
Poster of House of the Damned
House of the Damned
Donald Pleasence was 54 in House of the Damned as 'Martin Zayas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1974
Poster of Occupations
Occupations
Donald Pleasence was 54 in Occupations as 'Christo Kabak'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1974
Poster of The Cafeteria
The Cafeteria
Donald Pleasence was 54 in The Cafeteria as 'Aaron'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1974
Poster of The Mutations
The Mutations
Donald Pleasence was 54 in The Mutations as 'Professor Nolter'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of The Black Windmill
The Black Windmill
Donald Pleasence was 54 in The Black Windmill as 'Cedric Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1974
Poster of Watch Out, We're Mad
Watch Out, We're Mad
Donald Pleasence was 54 in Watch Out, We're Mad as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1974
Poster of From Beyond the Grave
From Beyond the Grave
Donald Pleasence was 54 in From Beyond the Grave as 'Jim Underwood'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1974
Poster of Tales That Witness Madness
Tales That Witness Madness
Donald Pleasence was 54 in Tales That Witness Madness as 'Prof. R.C. Tremayne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 1973
Poster of Malachi's Cove
Malachi's Cove
Donald Pleasence was 53 in Malachi's Cove as 'Malachi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of Lonely Water
Lonely Water
Donald Pleasence was 53 in Lonely Water as 'The Spirit (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1973
Poster of The Rainbow Boys
The Rainbow Boys
Donald Pleasence was 53 in The Rainbow Boys as 'Ralph Logan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 1973
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Donald Pleasence was 53 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Fred Smudge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1973
Poster of The Pied Piper
The Pied Piper
Donald Pleasence was 53 in The Pied Piper as 'The Baron'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1972
Poster of Wedding in White
Wedding in White
Donald Pleasence was 53 in Wedding in White as 'Jim Dougall, Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1972
Poster of Death Line
Death Line
Donald Pleasence was 53 in Death Line as 'Inspector Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1972
Poster of Innocent Bystanders
Innocent Bystanders
Donald Pleasence was 52 in Innocent Bystanders as 'Loomis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1972
Poster of Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
Donald Pleasence was 52 in Henry VIII and His Six Wives as 'Thomas Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1972
Poster of The Jerusalem File
The Jerusalem File
Donald Pleasence was 52 in The Jerusalem File
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1972
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Donald Pleasence was 52 in Kidnapped as 'Ebenezer Balfour'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971
Poster of Skin Deep
Skin Deep
Donald Pleasence was 52 in Skin Deep as 'Gerry Muddiman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1971
Poster of Wake in Fright
Wake in Fright
Donald Pleasence was 51 in Wake in Fright as 'Doc Tydon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1971
Poster of The Fox Trot
The Fox Trot
Donald Pleasence was 51 in The Fox Trot as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1971
Poster of THX 1138
THX 1138
Donald Pleasence was 51 in THX 1138 as 'SEN'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1971
Poster of Soldier Blue
Soldier Blue
Donald Pleasence was 50 in Soldier Blue as 'Isaac Q. Cumber'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1970
Poster of The Madwoman of Chaillot
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Donald Pleasence was 50 in The Madwoman of Chaillot as 'The Prospector'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1969
Poster of Arthur? Arthur!
Arthur? Arthur!
Donald Pleasence was 49 in Arthur? Arthur! as 'Arthur Brownjohn / Sir Easonby 'E' Mellon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1969
Poster of Mr. Freedom
Mr. Freedom
Donald Pleasence was 49 in Mr. Freedom as 'Dr. Freedom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 08 1969
Poster of Last to Go
Last to Go
Donald Pleasence was 49 in Last to Go
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Sleep is Lovely
Sleep is Lovely
Donald Pleasence was 48 in Sleep is Lovely as 'Clive'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1968
Poster of The News-Benders
The News-Benders
Donald Pleasence was 48 in The News-Benders as 'J.G.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 10 1968
Poster of Creature of Comfort
Creature of Comfort
Donald Pleasence was 48 in Creature of Comfort as 'James Thorne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Will Penny
Will Penny
Donald Pleasence was 48 in Will Penny as 'Preacher Quint'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1967
Poster of The Diary of Anne Frank
The Diary of Anne Frank
Donald Pleasence was 48 in The Diary of Anne Frank as 'Albert Dussel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1967
Poster of Matchless
Matchless
Donald Pleasence was 47 in Matchless as 'Gregori Andreanu'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1967
Poster of You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
Donald Pleasence was 47 in You Only Live Twice as 'Ernst Stavro Blofeld'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1967
Poster of Call Me Daddy
Call Me Daddy
Donald Pleasence was 47 in Call Me Daddy as 'Ben Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1967
Poster of The Night of the Generals
The Night of the Generals
Donald Pleasence was 47 in The Night of the Generals as 'General Kahlenberge'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1967
Poster of Eye of the Devil
Eye of the Devil
Donald Pleasence was 47 in Eye of the Devil as 'Pere Dominic'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1966
Poster of Fantastic Voyage
Fantastic Voyage
Donald Pleasence was 46 in Fantastic Voyage as 'Dr. Michaels'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966
Poster of Cul-de-sac
Cul-de-sac
Donald Pleasence was 46 in Cul-de-sac as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1966
Poster of The Hallelujah Trail
The Hallelujah Trail
Donald Pleasence was 45 in The Hallelujah Trail as ''Oracle' Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Donald Pleasence was 45 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'The Dark Hermit - Satan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1965
Poster of The Caretaker
The Caretaker
Donald Pleasence was 44 in The Caretaker as 'Mac Davies / Bernard Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1964
Poster of Dr. Crippen
Dr. Crippen
Donald Pleasence was 43 in Dr. Crippen as 'Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
Donald Pleasence was 43 in The Great Escape as 'Blythe 'The Forger''.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1963
Poster of The Inspector
The Inspector
Donald Pleasence was 42 in The Inspector as 'Wolters'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1962
Poster of The Horsemasters
The Horsemasters
Donald Pleasence was 41 in The Horsemasters as 'Captain Pinski'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of What a Carve Up!
What a Carve Up!
Donald Pleasence was 41 in What a Carve Up! as 'Everett Sloane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1961
Poster of Spare the Rod
Spare the Rod
Donald Pleasence was 41 in Spare the Rod as 'Mr. Jenkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 23 1961
Poster of The Wind of Change
The Wind of Change
Donald Pleasence was 41 in The Wind of Change as 'Pop'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of No Love for Johnnie
No Love for Johnnie
Donald Pleasence was 41 in No Love for Johnnie as 'Renfrew'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1961
Poster of Alice Through the Looking Box
Alice Through the Looking Box
Donald Pleasence was 41 in Alice Through the Looking Box as 'Caterpillar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1960
Poster of The Cupboard
The Cupboard
Donald Pleasence was 41 in The Cupboard as 'Fred Watson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1960
Poster of The Hands of Orlac
The Hands of Orlac
Donald Pleasence was 41 in The Hands of Orlac as 'Graham Coates'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of A Story of David
A Story of David
Donald Pleasence was 41 in A Story of David as 'Nabal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of Suspect
Suspect
Donald Pleasence was 41 in Suspect as 'Parsons, alias Bill Brown'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1960
Poster of Sons and Lovers
Sons and Lovers
Donald Pleasence was 40 in Sons and Lovers as 'Mr. Pappleworth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1960
Poster of Toff and Fingers
Toff and Fingers
Donald Pleasence was 40 in Toff and Fingers as 'Self/Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1960
Poster of The Big Day
The Big Day
Donald Pleasence was 40 in The Big Day as 'Victor Partridge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1960
Poster of Hell Is a City
Hell Is a City
Donald Pleasence was 40 in Hell Is a City as 'Gus Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1960
Poster of Circus of Horrors
Circus of Horrors
Donald Pleasence was 40 in Circus of Horrors as 'Vanet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1960
Poster of The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
Donald Pleasence was 40 in The Battle of the Sexes as 'Irwin Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1960
Poster of The Flesh and the Fiends
The Flesh and the Fiends
Donald Pleasence was 40 in The Flesh and the Fiends as 'William Hare'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1960
Poster of The Shakedown
The Shakedown
Donald Pleasence was 40 in The Shakedown as 'Jessel Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Killers of Kilimanjaro
Killers of Kilimanjaro
Donald Pleasence was 39 in Killers of Kilimanjaro as 'Captain'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of Look Back in Anger
Look Back in Anger
Donald Pleasence was 39 in Look Back in Anger as 'Hurst'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Traitor
The Traitor
Donald Pleasence was 39 in The Traitor as 'Grantley Caypor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1959
Poster of The Two-Headed Spy
The Two-Headed Spy
Donald Pleasence was 39 in The Two-Headed Spy as 'Gen. Hardt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 17 1958
Poster of The Greatest Man in the World
The Greatest Man in the World
Donald Pleasence was 39 in The Greatest Man in the World as 'US President'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1958
Poster of The Man Inside
The Man Inside
Donald Pleasence was 38 in The Man Inside as 'Organ Grinder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1958
Poster of The Wind Cannot Read
The Wind Cannot Read
Donald Pleasence was 38 in The Wind Cannot Read as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1958
Poster of Heart of a Child
Heart of a Child
Donald Pleasence was 38 in Heart of a Child as 'Spiel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1958
Poster of A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Donald Pleasence was 38 in A Tale of Two Cities as 'Barsad'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1958
Poster of Barnacle Bill
Barnacle Bill
Donald Pleasence was 38 in Barnacle Bill as 'Cashier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1957
Poster of Manuela
Manuela
Donald Pleasence was 37 in Manuela as 'Evans'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1957
Poster of The Man in the Sky
The Man in the Sky
Donald Pleasence was 37 in The Man in the Sky as 'Crabtree'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1957
Poster of The Black Tent
The Black Tent
Donald Pleasence was 36 in The Black Tent as 'Ali'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 1956
Poster of 1984
1984
Donald Pleasence was 36 in 1984 as 'R. Parsons'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 1956
Poster of Value for Money
Value for Money
Donald Pleasence was 35 in Value for Money as 'Limpy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 1955
Poster of Round the World in 80 Days
Round the World in 80 Days
Donald Pleasence was 35 in Round the World in 80 Days as 'Voices'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1955
Poster of Nineteen Eighty-Four
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Donald Pleasence was 35 in Nineteen Eighty-Four as 'Syme'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1954
Poster of Orders Are Orders
Orders Are Orders
Donald Pleasence was 34 in Orders Are Orders as 'Cpl. Martin (as Donald Plesance)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1954
Poster of The Beachcomber
The Beachcomber
Donald Pleasence was 34 in The Beachcomber as 'Tromp'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 10 1954
Poster of The Dybbuk
The Dybbuk
Donald Pleasence was 33 in The Dybbuk as 'Second batlon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
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 Signs and Wonders
Signs and Wonders
Donald Pleasence was 75+ in Signs and Wonders as 'Cornelius Van Damm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
Donald Pleasence was 69+ in The Great Escape II: The Untold Story as 'Dr. Absalon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 06 1988
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Donald Pleasence was 65+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater as 'George Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of Miss Marple
Miss Marple
Donald Pleasence was 65+ in Miss Marple as 'Jason Rafiel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 26 1984
Poster of Master of the Game
Master of the Game
Donald Pleasence was 64+ in Master of the Game as 'Salomon Van der Merwe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1984
Poster of The Barchester Chronicles
The Barchester Chronicles
Donald Pleasence was 63+ in The Barchester Chronicles as 'Septimus Harding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 10 1982
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Donald Pleasence was 62+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of The French Atlantic Affair
The French Atlantic Affair
Donald Pleasence was 60+ in The French Atlantic Affair as 'Max Dechambre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 15 1979
Poster of Mrs. Columbo
Mrs. Columbo
Donald Pleasence was 59+ in Mrs. Columbo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 1979
Poster of Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin
Donald Pleasence was 59+ in Dick Turpin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
Donald Pleasence was 58+ in Centennial as 'Sam Purchas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
Donald Pleasence was 58+ in The Dark Secret of Harvest Home as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 23 1978
Poster of Jesus of Nazareth
Jesus of Nazareth
Donald Pleasence was 57+ in Jesus of Nazareth as 'Melchior'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 1977
Poster of Laurence Olivier Presents
Laurence Olivier Presents
Donald Pleasence was 57+ in Laurence Olivier Presents as 'Nat Jeffcote'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of Peep Show
Peep Show
Donald Pleasence was 56+ in Peep Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 20 1975
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Donald Pleasence was 56+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Playhouse
Playhouse
Donald Pleasence was 54+ in Playhouse as ', George Livingston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974
Poster of Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
Donald Pleasence was 53+ in Orson Welles' Great Mysteries as 'Cawser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 01 1973
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Donald Pleasence was 51+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Carnacki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Donald Pleasence was 51+ in Columbo as 'Adrian Carsini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Donald Pleasence was 51+ in Play for Today as 'Samuel Johnson, Gerry Muddiman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Donald Pleasence was 48+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Hans Vogler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of NBC Experiment in Television
NBC Experiment in Television
Donald Pleasence was 47+ in NBC Experiment in Television as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 19 1967
Poster of Espionage
Espionage
Donald Pleasence was 43+ in Espionage
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Donald Pleasence was 43+ in The Fugitive as 'Max Pfeiffer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Donald Pleasence was 43+ in The Outer Limits as 'Harold J. Finley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1963
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Donald Pleasence was 41+ in The Defenders as 'Dr. Byron Saul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Danger Man
Danger Man
Donald Pleasence was 40+ in Danger Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 11 1960
Poster of Armchair Mystery Theatre
Armchair Mystery Theatre
Donald Pleasence was 40+ in Armchair Mystery Theatre as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 05 1960
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Donald Pleasence was 39+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Ellis Fowler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Interpol Calling
Interpol Calling
Donald Pleasence was 39+ in Interpol Calling as 'Karl Haussman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
Poster of One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond
Donald Pleasence was 39+ in One Step Beyond as 'Harvey Laurence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 20 1959
Poster of The Adventures of William Tell
The Adventures of William Tell
Donald Pleasence was 38+ in The Adventures of William Tell
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1958
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Donald Pleasence was 36+ in Armchair Theatre as 'President of the USA'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Donald Pleasence was 36+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Donald Pleasence was 35+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Prince John'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Donald Pleasence was 35+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Captain Pinski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Donald Pleasence was 32+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Kantorek, Myers, The Chancellor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre
Donald Pleasence was 30+ in Sunday Night Theatre as 'Syme, Corporal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1950