Donald Pleasence

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.

Donald Pleasence is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), The Hour of the Pig (1993), The Thief and the Cobbler (1993), Shadows and Fog (1991), Donne armate (1991), Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), Buried Alive (1989), The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988). The recorded credits span 1978 to 1995, including 26 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.