Donald Pleasence

Born: 1919-10-05

Birthplace: 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.

Known For

Halloween
You Only Live Twice
The Great Escape
Escape from New York
Warrior Queen
Halloween II
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
The Eagle Has Landed

Top Movie Credits

You Only Live Twice Ernst Stavro Blofeld
The Great Escape Blythe 'The Forger'
Escape from New York President of the United States
Warrior Queen Clodius Flaucus
Halloween II Sam Loomis