Donald Pleasence
ActorOctober 5, 1919 — February 2, 1995

Donald Pleasence

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Biography

Donald Henry Pleasence OBE (October 5, 1919 – February 2, 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.

Career at a glance

Active years

1963 — 1995
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Peak: 1980sTotal: 17 works
32yrs career
17films
Thrillertop genre

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