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James Donald

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Donald (18 May 1917 - 3 August 1993) was a Scottish actor. Tall and gaunt, he specialised in playing authority figures; military officers, doctors or scientists
Born: Fri, May 18 1917
Birthplace: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Tue, Aug 03 1993
James Donald is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Doc in the Box
Doc in the Box
James Donald would have been no older than 76 in Doc in the Box as 'Crabs Guy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 2015
Poster of Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood
James Donald was 70 in Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood as 'Dr. Mathew Roney (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1987
Poster of The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
James Donald was 60 in The Big Sleep as 'Inspector Gregory'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 1978
Poster of Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming
James Donald was 58 in Conduct Unbecoming as 'The Doctor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1975
Poster of David Copperfield
David Copperfield
James Donald was 52 in David Copperfield as 'Mr. Murdstone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1969
Poster of Destiny of a Spy
Destiny of a Spy
James Donald was 52 in Destiny of a Spy as 'Sir Martin Rolfe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1969
Poster of The Royal Hunt of the Sun
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
James Donald was 52 in The Royal Hunt of the Sun as 'Carlos V, King Carlos'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1969
Poster of Quatermass and the Pit
Quatermass and the Pit
James Donald was 50 in Quatermass and the Pit as 'Dr. Mathew Roney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1967
Poster of The Jokers
The Jokers
James Donald was 49 in The Jokers as 'Col. Gurney-Simms'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1967
Poster of Cast a Giant Shadow
Cast a Giant Shadow
James Donald was 48 in Cast a Giant Shadow as 'Maj. Safir'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1966
Poster of King Rat
King Rat
James Donald was 48 in King Rat as 'Dr. Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1965
Poster of The Great Escape
The Great Escape
James Donald was 46 in The Great Escape as 'Ramsey 'The SBO''.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1963
Poster of Pygmalion
Pygmalion
James Donald was 45 in Pygmalion as 'Henry Higgins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1963
Poster of Victoria Regina
Victoria Regina
James Donald was 44 in Victoria Regina as 'Prince Albert'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1961
Poster of The Citadel
The Citadel
James Donald was 42 in The Citadel as 'Dr. Andrew Manson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1960
Poster of Third Man on the Mountain
Third Man on the Mountain
James Donald was 42 in Third Man on the Mountain as 'Franz Lerner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1959
Poster of Perilous Assignment
Perilous Assignment
James Donald was 42 in Perilous Assignment as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1959
Poster of The Vikings
The Vikings
James Donald was 41 in The Vikings as 'Lord Egbert'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1958
Poster of The Bridge on the River Kwai
The Bridge on the River Kwai
James Donald was 40 in The Bridge on the River Kwai as 'Maj. Clipton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of Lust for Life
Lust for Life
James Donald was 39 in Lust for Life as 'Theo van Gogh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1956
Poster of Beau Brummell
Beau Brummell
James Donald was 37 in Beau Brummell as 'Lord Edwin Mercer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 16 1954
Poster of The Net
The Net
James Donald was 35 in The Net as 'Michael Heathley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1953
Poster of The Pickwick Papers
The Pickwick Papers
James Donald was 35 in The Pickwick Papers as 'Nathaniel Winkle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1952
Poster of Gift Horse
Gift Horse
James Donald was 35 in Gift Horse as 'Lt. Richard Jennings, No. 1'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1952
Poster of Brandy for the Parson
Brandy for the Parson
James Donald was 34 in Brandy for the Parson as 'Bill Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of White Corridors
White Corridors
James Donald was 33 in White Corridors as 'Neil Marriner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of Cage of Gold
Cage of Gold
James Donald was 33 in Cage of Gold as 'Alan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 23 1950
Poster of Trottie True
Trottie True
James Donald was 32 in Trottie True as 'Lord Digby Langdon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1949
Poster of Edward, My Son
Edward, My Son
James Donald was 31 in Edward, My Son as 'Bronton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1949
Poster of The Small Voice
The Small Voice
James Donald was 31 in The Small Voice as 'Murray Byrne'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1948
Poster of Broken Journey
Broken Journey
James Donald was 30 in Broken Journey as 'Bill Haverton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1948
Poster of The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead
James Donald was 27 in The Way Ahead as 'Pvt. Evans Lloyd'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944
Poster of San Demetrio London
San Demetrio London
James Donald was 26 in San Demetrio London as 'Gunnery Officer - H.M.S. Jervis Bay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 1943
Poster of In Which We Serve
In Which We Serve
James Donald was 25 in In Which We Serve as 'Doc'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1942
Poster of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
James Donald was 24 in One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942

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 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
James Donald was 46+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
James Donald was 44+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Play of the Week
Play of the Week
James Donald was 42+ in Play of the Week as 'Priest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 12 1959
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
James Donald was 40+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'Sydney Carton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
James Donald was 38+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Harry Pope, Mark Cavendish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
James Donald was 34+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Prince Albert, Henry Higgins, Warwick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951