Donald Pleasence

Acting • 239 Credits

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.

🎭 Acting Roles (30)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Halloween

Halloween

1978 ⭐ 3.8
as Loomis
Escape from New York

Escape from New York

1981 ⭐ 3.5
as President of the United States
The Great Escape

The Great Escape

1963 ⭐ 4.0
as Blythe 'The Forger'
You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice

1967 ⭐ 3.3
as Ernst Stavro Blofeld
Halloween II

Halloween II

1981 ⭐ 3.3
as Dr Samuel Loomis
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

1988 ⭐ 3.1
as Dr. Loomis
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

1989 ⭐ 2.7
as Dr. Sam Loomis
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

1995 ⭐ 2.6
as Dr. Loomis
Prince of Darkness

Prince of Darkness

1987 ⭐ 3.4
as Priest
THX 1138

THX 1138

1971 ⭐ 3.2
as SEN
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

1959 ⭐ 4.3
as Ellis Fowler
Phenomena

Phenomena

1985 ⭐ 3.4
as Professor John McGregor
Watch Out, We're Mad

Watch Out, We're Mad

1974 ⭐ 3.8
as Doctor
Columbo

Columbo

1971 ⭐ 4.0
as Adrian Carsini
Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth

1977 ⭐ 3.9
as Melchior
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 ⭐ 3.4
as Self - Host
Fantastic Voyage

Fantastic Voyage

1966 ⭐ 3.3
as Dr. Michaels
Shadows and Fog

Shadows and Fog

1991 ⭐ 3.4
as Doctor
The Eagle Has Landed

The Eagle Has Landed

1976 ⭐ 3.3
as Himmler
Wake in Fright

Wake in Fright

1971 ⭐ 3.6
as Doc Tydon
Cul-de-sac

Cul-de-sac

1966 ⭐ 3.4
as George
Dracula

Dracula

1979 ⭐ 3.2
as Dr. Jack Seward
Escape to Witch Mountain

Escape to Witch Mountain

1975 ⭐ 3.2
as Lucas Deranian
Soldier Blue

Soldier Blue

1970 ⭐ 3.4
as Isaac Q. Cumber
All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front

1979 ⭐ 3.4
as Kantorek
The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965 ⭐ 3.2
as The Dark Hermit - Satan
The Count of Monte-Cristo

The Count of Monte-Cristo

1975 ⭐ 3.4
as Danglars
The Night of the Generals

The Night of the Generals

1967 ⭐ 3.4
as General Kahlenberge
Alone in the Dark

Alone in the Dark

1982 ⭐ 2.9
as Leo Bain
From Beyond the Grave

From Beyond the Grave

1974 ⭐ 3.3
as Jim Underwood