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Pleasence starred as psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis in Halloween (1978) and four of its sequels, a role for which he was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Actor. The series' popularity and critical success led to a resurgent career for Pleasence, who appeared in numerous American and European-produced horror and thriller films.
Donald Pleasence. Actor: Halloween II. Balding, quietly spoken, of slight build and possessed of piercing blue eyes -- often peering out from behind round, steel-rimmed glasses -- Donald Pleasence had the essential physical attributes which make a great screen villain.
Oct 22, 2023 · English actor Donald Pleasence is best known as Dr. Sam Loomis in Halloween; he was also memorable in The Great Escape and an early James Bond movie.
Nov 7, 2023 · Today, the legendary British actor Donald Pleasence is perhaps best remembered for his performance as psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween and four of its sequels.
Feb 3, 1995 · Donald Pleasence, the intense, virtuosic actor who was acclaimed in London and on Broadway for his performance in the title role of Harold Pinter's play "The...
This article explores the remarkable journey of British actor Donald Pleasence, who went from being a real-life prisoner of war (POW) to portraying one in th...
Donald Pleasence, the balding, beady-eyed British character actor who created such memorable screen villains as Ernst Stavro Blofeld in You Only Live Twice, died Feb. 2 at his home in St. Paul de Vence in southern France. He was 75.
Feb 2, 1995 · Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE, (5 October 1919 – 2 February 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 ...
Oct 4, 2019 · At his best, Pleasence could hold his own – as often as upstage – the greatest actors of his generation, so here are 10 career highlights to get you started. Director: Clive Donner. Both Pleasence and co-star Alan Bates reprised the roles they’d played at the Arts Theatre for the first screen adaptation of Harold Pinter’s breakthrough play.
Oct 24, 2023 · Donald Pleasence was a legendary actor who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over five decades, Pleasence became known for his incredible versatility and ability to bring complex characters to life on screen.
