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James Donald
Scottish actor. Tall and thin, he most often played military officers, doctors or scientists. Date of Birth: 18.05.1917 Country: Great Britain |
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- Donald Pleasence: Scottish Actor and Versatile Performer
- Film Roles
- Notable Television Appearances
- Legacy
Donald Pleasence: Scottish Actor and Versatile Performer
Early Life and Stage CareerDonald Pleasence was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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His towering height and lanky physique became his trademark, lending him to roles as military officers, doctors, and scientists. Pleasence made his stage debut as a student at Rossall School in the late 1930s.
During World War II, he played minor roles in propaganda films such as In Which We Serve, Went the Day Well?, and The Way Ahead.
However, it wasn't until 1952 that he gained recognition for his portrayal of Mr. Winkle in the film adaptation of The Pickwick Papers.
Film Roles
Pleasence's breakthrough came in 1958 when he played Theo van Gogh in Lust for