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Donald Pleasence Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1919-10-05

Birthplace:
Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Credits:
243 Total Roles

Donald Pleasence

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 The Dr. Loomis Tapes MOVIE Dr. Loomis
2025 Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies MOVIE Self - (archive footage)
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2012 Driving Lessons MOVIE Dr. Sam Loomis (archive footage)
2003 Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest MOVIE Self / Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Loomis (archive footage)
1996 Fatal Frames MOVIE Professor Robinson
1995 Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers MOVIE Dr. Sam Loomis
1995 Signs and Wonders TV Cornelius Van Damm
1995 Safe Haven MOVIE The Sailor
1994 The World of Hammer TV Self (archive footage)

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