Donald Pleasence

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

Career Timeline

19521962197219821992200220122026
  1. 2026
    The Dr. Loomis Tapes

    Dr. Loomis • Acting

  2. 2025
    Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  3. 2012
    Driving Lessons

    Dr. Sam Loomis (archive footage) • Acting

  4. 2003
    Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest

    Self / Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Loomis (archive footage) • Acting

  5. 1996
    Fatal Frames

    Professor Robinson • Acting

  6. 1995
    Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

    Dr. Sam Loomis • Acting

  7. 1995
    Safe Haven

    The Sailor • Acting

  8. 1994
    Guinevere

    Merlin • Acting

Donald Pleasence - Aperture