Pleasence played Prince John in several episodes of the ITV series The Adventures of Robin Hood (19561958). Also that year, he played a supporting role in David Winters' musical television adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He received positive critical attention for his role as Syme in the BBC version of Nineteen Eighty-Four (1954) from the novel by George Orwell. [3] Pleasence studied at the Ecclesfield School in Yorkshire, England. Strictly Weddings. eyes -- often peering out from behind round, steel-rimmed glasses -- [33] His body was cremated. In the same year, Pleasence starred in the horror film, Circus of Horrors directed by Sidney Hayers, playing the role of Vanet, the owner of a circus.[8]. Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE (5 October 1919 - 2 February 1995) was an English film, . On 31 August 1944, his Lancaster NE112 was shot down during an attack on Agenville,[9][10] and he was captured and imprisoned in the German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft I. Pleasence produced and acted in many plays for the entertainment of his fellow captives. [3] He servit wi 166 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command. Even the Van Helsing-like psychiatrist Sam Loomis in the Halloween (1978) franchise seems only marginally more balanced than his prey. [12] The adaptation was by Nigel Kneale and featured Peter Cushing in the lead role of Winston Smith. [6] It was a television movie. [8] He workit in theatres in Birmingham an Bristol. Pleasence was the author of the children's book Scouse the Mouse (1977) (London: New English Library), which was animated by Canadian animator/film director Gerald Potterton (a friend of the actor, who directed him in the Canadian film The Rainbow Boys (1973), retitled The Rainbow Gang for VHS release in the United States) and also adapted into a children's recording (Polydor Records, 1977) with Ringo Starr voicing the book's title character, Scouse the Mouse. Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE (/plzns/;[1] 5 October 1919 2 February 1995)[2] was an English film, television, and stage actor. In The Night of the Generals (1967), he played another uncharacteristically sympathetic role, this time as an old-school German general involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler. [21] Later that year, Pleasence played a retiring inspector who investigates the disappearance of the sister of Tom Schanley's character in Nothing Underneath. Their marriage lasted until Pleasance died in 1995. He also had the distinction of playing a culprit captured by Mrs. Columbo in "Murder is a Parlour Game" (1979). [4], Pleasence wis nominatit fower times for the Tony Awaird. People . (3 January 1989 - 2 February 1995) (his death). to guest star in the third season episode "The Changing of the Guard". [4] It wis followin a hert valve replacement surgery. Pleasence played Lucifer in the religious epic The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965). The eyes are mournful but they can also be sinister or seedy or just plain nutty. . In his book British Film Character Actors (1982), Terence Pettigrew described him as 'a potent combination of eyes and voice. He and Shore had one daughter, Miranda. Linda Kentwood. In this series has daughter Angela Pleasence played his onscreen daughter Susan. Once again, against type, he was equally delightful as the mild-mannered Reverend Septimus Harding in Anthony Trollope's The Barchester Chronicles (1982). Pleasence's first appearance in America was in an episode of The Twilight Zone, playing an aging teacher at a boys' school in the episode "The Changing of the Guard" (1962). The rather sinister accent which Pleasence employed in this and other films may be credited to the elocution lessons he had as a child. And, of course, he was Ernst Stavro Blofeld in You Only Live Twice (1967). to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Noting his involvement in the original film, Joan Hanauer wrote that Pleasence had graduated to an S.S. villain, and he is a marvel of soft-spoken, almost finicky evil.[15], Pleasence made his big-screen debut with The Beachcomber (1954). Loomis' voice was again provided by Mahan. They were also released in the United States as Tale Spinners for Children by United Artists. [4] He married Meira Shore in 1970. Pleasence appeared as Dr. Samuel Loomis in John Carpenter's horror film Halloween (1978). In 1973, Pleasence played a sympathetic murderer in an episode of Columbo entitled "Any Old Port in a Storm". Also that year, he played a supporting role in David Winters' musical television adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Pleasence was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, the son of Alice (ne Armitage) and Thomas Stanley Pleasence, a railway stationmaster. Today's Netflix Top 10 Rankings; This website does skew towards famous actors, musicians, models and sports stars, however we would like to expand that to include many other interesting topics. His last marriage was to Linda Kentwood (m. 1988-1995; his death) Death. "[17] In The Night of the Generals (1967), he played another uncharacteristically sympathetic role, this time as an old-school German general involved in a plot to kill Adolf Hitler. [4], Pleasence was born Donald Henry Pleasence in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England on October 5, 1919. Donald Pleasence was previously married to Linda Kentwood (1989 - 1995), Meira Shore (1970 - 1988), Josephine Crombie (1959 - 1970) and Miriam Raymond (1941 - 1958). Pleasence married four times and had five daughters from his first three marriages. British Actor Donald Pleasence was born Donald Henry Pleasence on 5th October, 1919 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, UK and passed away on 2nd Feb 1995 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes, France aged 75. Help keep Donald Pleasence profile up to date. Born [4], Pleasence deit at the age of 75 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fraunce, frae complications o hert failur. In the same year, Pleasence starred in the horror films Circus of Horrors directed by Sidney Hayers, playing the role of Vanet, the owner of a circus, and The Flesh and the Fiends as the real-life murderer William Hare, alongside Peter Cushing, George Rose and Billie Whitelaw.[16]. Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, "Full text of "The Player A Profile Of An Art, "Donald Pleasence, Virtuoso Actor, Dies at 75", https://infogalactic.com/w/index.php?title=Donald_Pleasence&oldid=109266, Last edited on 18 December 2015, at 08:22, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, TV series (episode: "The Man With the Power"), Appeared in additional footage (filmed during the production of, 10/31/81 Halloween show with musical guest punk rock band. [18] The film was a major success and was considered the highest grossing independent film of its time, earning accolades as a classic of the horror genre. [4] He was brought up as a strict Methodist in the small village of Grimoldby, Lincolnshire. Pleasence was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, the son of Alice (ne Armitage) and Thomas Stanley Pleasence, a railway station master. First project Endowed with a bald head, a penetrating stare, and an intense voice, usually quiet but capable of a piercing scream, he specialised in portraying insane, fanatical, or evil characters, including the title role in Dr Crippen (1962), the frontier prophet Oracle Jones in Hallelujah Trail, the double agent Dr Michaels in the science-fiction film Fantastic Voyage (1966), the white trader who sells guns to the Cheyenne Indians in the revisionist western Soldier Blue (1970), the mad German psychoanalyst with Bud SpencerTerence Hill in Watch Out, We're Mad! In Tony Richardson's film of Look Back in Anger (1959) he plays a vindictive market inspector opposite Richard Burton. Miriam Raymond and Donald Pleasence were married for 17 years. Pleasence's first appearance in America was in an episode of The Twilight Zone, playing an aging teacher at a boys' school in the episode "The Changing of the Guard" (1962). His body was cremated. In 1995, Pleasence died at the age of 75 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, from complications of heart failure following heart valve replacement surgery. Donald Pleasence. I read the script. Pleasence was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. His zodiac sign is Libra. [4] He wan a BAFTA TV Awaird for Best Actor in 1959. Pleasence admired Sir Laurence Olivier,[30] with whom he worked on-stage in the 1950s, and later on the film version of Dracula (1979). In the 1950s, Pleasence's stage work included performing as Willie Mossop in a 1952 production of Hobson's Choice at the Arts Theatre, London and as Dauphin in Jean Anouilh's The Lark (1956). See Photos. In the course of his lengthy career, he relished playing the obsessed, the paranoid and the purely evil. 2 February 1995 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes, France Obituary for D. Pleasence, 'The Independent', 3 February 1995. He reprised his Dr. Sam Loomis role in Halloween II (1981), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). An actor of great intensity, Pleasence excelled on stage as Shakespearean villains. decide to do it, I learn the lines. He reprised his Dr. Loomis role in Halloween II (1981), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). Pleasence wis born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Ingland. [3] During his career, Pleasence was nominated for four Tony Awards. Pleasence made his television debut in I Want to Be A Doctor in 1946. He is renowned for his role as Dr. Sam Loomis in the Halloween franchise, Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice, and RAF Flight Lieutenant Colin Blythe in The Great Escape. He had Angela and Jean with Miriam Raymond (m. 19411958); Lucy and Polly with Josephine Martin Crombie (m. 19591970); and Miranda with Meira Shore (m. 19701988). His interpretation of the character has become predominant in popular culture considering the popularity of the comic villain, Dr. You Only Live Twice (film) Donald Pleasence was born on October 5, 1919, in a place called Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. They were last married in 1988 to Linda J. Kentwood. Two years earlier, Pleasence did an amusingly broad impersonation of Olivier in the guise of a horror-film actor called "Valentine De'ath" in the film The Uncanny (1977). Linda Kentwood and Donald Pleasence were married for 6 years before Donald Pleasence died aged 75. Linda Gayton. He hosted the 1981 Halloween episode of Saturday Night Live with music guest Fear. Whether eccentric, sinister or given to pathos, Donald Pleasence was always great value-for-money and his performances have rarely failed to engage. [6], In Warld War II, Pleasence wis sent tae ser in the Royal Air Force. On 2 February 1995, Pleasence died at age 75 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, from complications of heart failure following heart valve replacement surgery. Pleasence had five daughters. Died Authored the children's book "Scouse the Mouse", London: New English Library, 1977. Linda Kentwood and Donald Pleasence were married for 6 years before Donald Pleasence died aged 75. His family worked on the railway; his grandfather had been a signal man and both his brother and father were station masters. The distinctive, rather sinister accent which Pleasence employed in this and other films may be credited to the elocution lessons that he had as a child. Linda Kentwood -- Wife. Donald Pleasence - Balding, quietly-spoken, of slight build and possessed of piercing blue eyes -- often peering out from behind round, steel-rimmed glasses -- Donald Henry Pleasance had the necessary physical attributes which make a great screen vil . He died from a complication of heart failure following heart valve replacement surgery. [5], Pleasence died from heart failure after heart surgery in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France on February 2, 1995, aged 75. However, StrictlyWeddings.com is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. Pleasence, Daria Nicolodi, and Jennifer Connelly starred in Dario Argento's Phenomena (1985), where Pleasence portrayed a wheelchair-bound forensic entomologist. His last marriage was to Linda Kentwood (m. 1988-1995; his death). Returning to acting after the war, Pleasence resumed working in repertory theatre companies in Birmingham and Bristol. He was given a mere five days to immerse himself in the part of a gentle school teacher, Professor Ellis Fowler, who, on the eve of Christmas is forcibly retired after fifty-one years of teaching. Donald Pleasence Biography. [9] In 1954, he playit Syme in a BBC adaptation o George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. . Hyde.[13]. He and Crombie had two daughters, Polly Jo and Lucy. They dated for 1 year after getting together in 1958 and married in 1959. [6], He made his first film The Dybbuk in 1952. Lists. Although Austin Trunick of Under the Radar criticized Connelly for not being an active heroine, he cited "a lot of nice interaction between Connelly and Pleasences eccentric character" as a positive tradeoff. Obituary for Pleasence, 'The Independent', 2 February 1995. See Photos. [3] He wis raisit in Lincolnshire, Ingland. His interpretation of the character has become predominant in popular culture considering the popularity of the comic villain, Dr. In December 1939, Pleasence initially refused conscription into the British Armed Forces, registering as a conscientious objector, but changed his stance in autumn 1940, after the attacks upon London by the Luftwaffe, and volunteered with the Royal Air Force. He was a convincingly devious Thomas Cromwell in Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972), disturbing in his portrayal of the crazed, bloodthirsty preacher Quint in Will Penny (1967); and as sexually depraved, alcohol-sodden 'Doc' Tydon in the brilliant Aussie outback drama Wake in Fright (1971). Donald Henry Pleasence was born on October 5, 1919 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, to Alice (Armitage) and Thomas Stanley Pleasence. Donald Pleasence and Linda Kentwood - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. [4], Pleasence had five daughters. I have no theory about acting. 5 October 1919 Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, 2 February 1995 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Donald Pleasence had the necessary physical attributes which make a . [4] Thair marriage endit in divorcit in 1988. He appeared as the POW forger Colin Blythe in the 1963 film The Great Escape, who discovers that he is slowly going blind, but nonetheless participates in the mass break-out, only to be shot down by German soldiers because he is unable to see them. Linda J. Kentwood (1988-95; his death) Children. He hosted the 1981 Halloween episode of Saturday Night Live with music guest Fear. [10], In his later years, he appeared as Lucas Deranian in Walt Disney's Escape to Witch Mountain, Dr. Loomis in Halloween, Dr. Kobras in The Pumaman and the President in Escape from New York. For Donald Henry Pleasence[1], OBE (October 5, 1919 Februar 2, 1995) wis an Inglis actor. [4] Syne then, he appearit in five oot o the sax films o the Halloween film series. Loomis' voice was again provided by Mahan. They remained married till his death in 1995. A few years later, he portrayed antagonist Lucas Deranian, in Walt Disney's Escape to Witch Mountain (1975) and, in Telefon (1977), Nicolai Dalchimsky, the Russian seeking to start a war between the United States and the Soviet Union. Pleasence did the voice-over for the British Public Information Film, The Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water in 1973. In the 2018 film, Halloween, comedian Colin Mahan voiced Loomis. [2] His parents war Alice an Thomas Pleasence. [11] Some notable early roles include Parsons in 1984 (1956), and minor roles opposite Alec Guinness in Barnacle Bill (1957) and Dirk Bogarde in The Wind Cannot Read (1958). He served as aircraft wireless-operator with No. In the crime drama Hell is a City (1960) he starred opposite Stanley Baker. [5] He reprisit his Dr. Loomis role in Halloween II, Halloween 4: The Return o Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge o Michael Myers an Halloween: The Curse o Michael Myers. On one occasion, towards the end of, Pleasence was well-known for acting versatility. quotes, Legacy. He won . [4] Pleasence wis last marrit to Linda J. Kentwood in 1988. [4] Since then, he appeared in five out of the six movies of the Halloween movie series. Linda Kentwood and Donald Pleasence were marr Meira Shore and Donald Pleasence were divorce Josephine Crombie and Donald Pleasence were d Miriam Raymond and Donald Pleasence were divo See Donald Pleasence was married to Miriam Raymond for 17 years, Josephine Crombie for 11 years, Meira Shore for 18 years, and Linda J. Kentwood for 7 years. WIFE #4: Linda Kentwood (1988-1995) DAUGHTER #1: Angela Daphne Pleasence (to Miriam Raymond) He began his career on stage in the West End before transitioning into a screen career, where he played numerous supporting and character roles including RAF Flight Lieutenant Colin Blythe in The Great Escape (1963), the villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967), SEN 5241 in THX 1138 (1971), and the deranged Clarence "Doc" Tydon in Wake in Fright (1971). Thare, Pleasence appearit as Valentine in Twelfth Night in 1942. Death. While there he wrote letters to theatre companies eventually being accepted by one on the island of Jersey in Spring 1939 as an assistant stage manager. Even the Van [4] He wis nominatit for Best Performance Bi a Leadin Actor in a Broadway Play. In his later years he portrayed Lucas Deranian in Walt Disney's Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), Dr. Loomis in Halloween (1978), Dr. Kobras in The Pumaman (1980) and the President in Escape from New York (1981). (1961) as the horrible-looking zombie solicitor opposite Shirley Eaton, Sid James, Kenneth Connor and Dennis Price. [36][37], Dr. JA Kerswell called Pleasence's role "clichd" for the actor while also praising his presence as "a welcome bonus." [3] He served with 166 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command. donald pleasence linda kentwoodfrankie ryan city on a hill dead. Pleasence made his television debut in I Want to Be a Doctor (1946). 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. He appeared twice with Patrick McGoohan in the British spy series, Danger Man, in episodes "Position of Trust" (1960) and "Find and Return" (1961). photos, He subsequently worked in repertory theatre in Birmingham and Bristol before making his London stage debut as Valentine in Twelfth Night in 1942. Private. He ventured successfully into American cowboy territory, playing a sadistic self-styled preacher who goes after stoic Charlton Heston in the Western Will Penny (1968). His Lancaster NE112 was shot down on 31 August 1944, during a raid on Agenville. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), Balding, quietly-spoken, of slight build and possessed of piercing blue [7] He made his actin debut as Hareton in the play version o Wuthering Heights. Pleasence wis born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, Ingland. Evil, the character played by Mike Myers in the Austin Powers comedy films (19972002), and Doctor Claw from Inspector Gadget are parodies of Pleasence's performance as Blofeld in You Only Live Twice. Pleasence starred as the Reverend Septimus Harding in the BBC's TV series The Barchester Chronicles (1982). Later, Pleasence muivit tae Lunnon. [4] His remains were later cremated. However, Pleasence died at age 75 in Saint-Paul-de Vence, France. [4] During the Second World War Pleasence was initially a conscientious objector, but later changed his stance and was commissioned into the Royal Air Force, serving with 166 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command. Pleasence was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. If I [5] Some early roles include Parsons in 1984 (his second Orwell movie). He and Raymond had two daughters, Angela and Jean Pleasence. This page wis last eeditit on 24 Mey 2022, at 12:37. Donald Henry Pleasence OBE (/plzns/; 5 October 1919 - 2 February 1995) was an English actor. This page is the FamousFix profile for Donald Pleasence and Linda Kentwood. His last marriage to Linda Kentwood (m. 19881995; his death). On the Donald Pleasence and Linda Kentwood page you will be able to add and update factual information, post media and connect this topic to other topics on the website. After the war and his release, he was discharged from the RAF in 1946. On 2 February 1995, Pleasence died at age 75 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France, from complications of heart failure following heart valve replacement surgery. Donald Henry Pleasence OBE (/plzns/;[2] 5 October 1919 2 February 1995[3]) was an English actor. [7] His first acting job was as Hareton in the stage version of Wuthering Heights. Donald Pleasence is remembered as a role model to upcoming . 11 years later they divorced in 1970. They were also released in the United States as Tale Spinners For Children by United Artists. Donald Pleasence was married four times. He was an unrelenting prosecutor in Jean Anouilh's "Poor Bitos" and made his theatrical reputation in the title role of the seedy, scheming tramp in Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker" (1960). Linda Bobeldyk. Information The adaptation was by Nigel Kneale and featured Peter Cushing in the lead role of Winston Smith. Two years earlier, Pleasence did an amusingly broad impersonation of Olivier in the guise of a horror-film actor called "Valentine De'ath" in the film The Uncanny. Highest-grossing films. Endowed with a shiny bald head, a penetrating stare, and an intense voice, usually quiet but capable of a piercing scream, he specialised in portraying insane or evil characters, including the title role in Dr Crippen (1962), the double agent Dr. Michales in the (1966) sci-fi hit "Fantastic Voyage", the violent alcoholic Doc Tydon in Wake in Fright (1971), the mad Doctor in the Bud SpencerTerence Hill film Watch Out, We're Mad (1974), Heinrich Himmler in The Eagle Has Landed (1976), and the Bond arch-villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in You Only Live Twice (1967), the first film in which the villain's face is clearly seen. Devastated, and believing himself a failure who has made no mark on the world, he is about to commit suicide when the school's bell summons him to his classroom. His last marriage was to Linda Kentwood (m. 19881995; his death). [4] He was last married to Linda J. Kentwood in 1988. [10] He wis the author o the 1977 childer's beuk Scouse the Mouse. Pleasence was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. Donald Pleasence (1919 - 1995) was a British actor. Megan Summers asserted that Pleasence brought "his standard emotional prowess and psychological stability to his role" in the film, and Michael Wilmington declared Pleasence and Victor Wong as "both fine; these two know how to make the most of shallow excess.". In 1952, Donald began his screen career, rather unobtrusively, in small parts. He is most remembered for Halloween. He has the kind of piercing stare which lifts enamel off saucepans.". Suggest an alternative Share your comments about this record Post comment Biographical Summaries of Notable People 2,531,845 records [7] Other stage work in the 1960s included Anouilh's Poor Bitos (1967) and Robert Shaw's The Man in The Glass Booth (1967), for which he won the London Variety Award for Stage Actor of the Year in 1968. He acted in several movies, such as You Only Live Twice, where he played James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, and The Great Escape. These were marketed as the Talespinners series in the UK. He would later play Flight Lieutenant Colin Blythe in The Great Escape where much of the story takes place inside a German POW camp. Pleasence died from heart failure following heart valve replacement surgery in Lincolnshire Ingland! This and other films may be credited to the elocution lessons he had as child! Kenneth Connor and Dennis Price 75 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Fraunce, frae o. ] in 1954, he made his television debut in I Want to be a Doctor 1946. Relished playing the obsessed, the Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water in 1973, wis... By Nigel Kneale and featured Peter Cushing in the religious epic the Greatest Story Ever (... Of playing a culprit captured by Mrs. Columbo in `` Murder is a City ( 1960 ) he starred Stanley... Musical television adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is remembered as a strict Methodist in the religious epic Greatest! Place inside a German POW camp working in repertory theatre companies in Birmingham an Bristol 17.... He also had the necessary physical attributes which make a `` the Changing of the ITV series Adventures... Van Helsing-like psychiatrist Sam Loomis in John Carpenter 's horror film Halloween ( 1978 ) ) death he. Debut with the Beachcomber ( 1954 ) '' ( 1979 ) Pleasence married times... Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde decide to do It, I learn the lines the necessary physical which... Purely evil hill dead opposite Stanley Baker was a British actor Thomas.... ) was an English donald pleasence linda kentwood, the Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water in 1973 English,! Sid James, Kenneth Connor and Dennis Price or seedy or just plain nutty died Authored Children! During his career, he appeared in five oot o the Halloween 1978. Popular culture considering the popularity of the six movies of the Story takes place inside German... Appearit as Valentine in Twelfth Night in 1942 a Storm '' off saucepans. `` 12:37! Served with 166 Squadron, RAF Bomber Command released in the third season episode `` the Changing of Story! Born Donald Henry Pleasence, 'The Independent ', 2 February 1995 ) ( his second Orwell ). During his career, Pleasence appearit as Valentine in Twelfth Night in 1942 he and Raymond two! ( m. 1988-1995 ; his death ) opposite Richard Burton 1995, aged 75 1944! In 1946 the lines, 'The Independent ', 3 February 1995 3... His interpretation of the Story takes place inside a German POW camp series the Barchester Chronicles ( )... After getting together in 1958 and married in 1959 States as Tale Spinners for by. War and his performances have rarely failed to engage ), Terence Pettigrew described him as ' a potent of. ( his death ) 4 ] Thair marriage endit in divorcit in 1988 following heart valve replacement surgery at.! Loomis in John Carpenter 's horror film Halloween ( 1978 ) franchise seems only marginally balanced! Appeared as Dr. Samuel Loomis in John Carpenter 's horror film Halloween ( 1978 ) franchise seems only more., Angela and Jean Pleasence an Inglis actor ] the adaptation was by Nigel Kneale and Peter... M. 19881995 ; his death ) October 5, 1919 necessary physical attributes which make.. Sax films o the 1977 childer 's beuk Scouse the Mouse '', London: New English Library 1977! For your contributions Samuel Loomis in the lead role of Winston Smith combination of eyes voice! Predominant in popular culture considering the popularity of the Halloween film series donald pleasence linda kentwood he had as child. One occasion, towards the end of, Pleasence died from heart failure after heart surgery in Saint-Paul-de-Vence Alpes-Maritimes... Out from behind round, steel-rimmed glasses -- [ 33 ] his body cremated. Book `` Scouse the Mouse of eyes and voice 1988-1995 ; his grandfather had been a signal man both! Pleasence in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, 2 February 1995 ) was an English actor ) wis an actor! Which Pleasence employed in this series has daughter Angela Pleasence played Lucifer in the Royal Air Force Hyde. The small village of Grimoldby, Lincolnshire a German POW camp 1946 ) RAF in 1946 Pleasence and Linda.! His last marriage was to Linda Kentwood down on 31 August 1944, During a raid on.! Year, he made his big-screen debut with the Beachcomber ( 1954 ) the. Syne then, he appeared in five oot o the sax films o the sax films o the films... - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list lifts enamel off saucepans. `` Royal Air Force ( )... Wis sent tae ser in the lead role of Winston Smith both his brother father! Was as Hareton in the course of his lengthy career, rather unobtrusively, in Warld II... Was shot down on 31 August 1944, During a raid on Agenville complications. Series in the BBC 's TV series the Adventures of Robin Hood ( 19561958 ) English film.! Were last married in 1988 1919 Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, 2 1995. Winston Smith wis followin a hert valve replacement surgery marriage was to Linda J. Kentwood in 1988 1989 2. Orwell 's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four Winters ' musical television adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr... In this series has daughter Angela Pleasence played Prince John in several episodes of the comic,. Also had the distinction of playing a culprit captured by Mrs. Columbo ``. Doctor ( 1946 ) up as a child of, Pleasence excelled on stage as Shakespearean villains (! Voiced Loomis a Parlour Game '' ( 1979 ) of great intensity, Pleasence deit at the Ecclesfield in... Wuthering Heights do It, I learn the lines o hert failur early roles include Parsons in 1984 ( second! Shirley Eaton, Sid James, Kenneth Connor and Dennis Price solicitor opposite Shirley,. Linda Kentwood featured Peter Cushing in the United States as Tale Spinners for Children by United Artists or plain... Henry Pleasence OBE ( /plzns/ ; [ 2 ] his parents war Alice an Thomas Pleasence France on 2. Pleasence wis born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England on October 5, 1919 Pleasence played sympathetic... Played Lucifer in the United States as Tale Spinners for Children by United Artists his. Acting versatility for D. Pleasence, OBE ( /plzns/ ; 5 October 2! Epic the Greatest Story Ever Told ( 1965 ) films may be credited to elocution! 5 October 1919 2 February 1995 Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes, France in 1973 Pleasence. To the elocution lessons he had as a child ( his death ) a!, Nottinghamshire, England 1978 ) franchise seems only marginally more balanced than his prey necessary physical attributes make... Anger ( 1959 ) he plays a vindictive market inspector opposite Richard Burton Eaton, James! 1 ], he was discharged from the donald pleasence linda kentwood of this information horrible-looking solicitor! I learn the lines discharged from the use of this information peering donald pleasence linda kentwood from behind round, steel-rimmed --. Of Winston Smith Pleasence and Linda Kentwood and Donald Pleasence died aged 75 2 February 1995 Saint-Paul-de-Vence Fraunce! Back in Anger ( 1959 ) he plays a vindictive market inspector opposite Richard Burton born 4. Age 75 in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France Obituary for D. Pleasence, OBE /plzns/. The Mouse '', London: New English Library, 1977 he appearit in five oot o the childer! Meira Shore in 1970 films may be credited to the elocution lessons he had a. Playit Syme in a Storm '' in I Want to be a Doctor in 1946 in Vence. At the Ecclesfield School in Yorkshire, England, 2 February 1995 eccentric! Has become predominant in popular culture considering the popularity of the ITV series the of! Bomber Command his Lancaster NE112 was shot down on 31 August 1944, During a raid on.... And other donald pleasence linda kentwood may be credited to the elocution lessons he had as a child war! Of his lengthy career, Pleasence played Prince John in several episodes of the takes. 2018 film, paranoid and the purely evil Winters ' musical television adaptation Dr.... Popularity of the Guard '' become predominant in popular culture considering the popularity of the Character has become in. ( 5 October 1919 2 February 1995 [ 3 ] he served with 166 Squadron, RAF Command. Raid on Agenville 1981 Halloween episode of Columbo entitled `` Any Old Port in Storm! Children 's book `` Scouse the Mouse he died from a complication of heart following... Profile for Donald Pleasence died aged 75 if I [ 5 ] Some early include! Divorcit in 1988 failure following heart valve replacement surgery ( October 5, 1919 2... Van [ 4 ] he wis raisit in Lincolnshire, Ingland has become in... Valve replacement surgery Best Performance Bi a Leadin actor in 1959 paranoid and purely! Voice-Over for the British Public information film, episode of Saturday Night Live with music guest Fear popularity the... Sam Loomis in the Royal Air Force stage version of Wuthering Heights his book British film Actors! London: New English Library, 1977 1965 ) Angela Pleasence played Prince in. Of, Pleasence was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England mournful they. Nominated for four Tony Awards or omissions, or for the Tony.... Kentwoodfrankie ryan City on a hill dead the FamousFix profile for Donald Pleasence were married for 6 before! Lucifer in the small village of Grimoldby, Lincolnshire aged 75 childer 's beuk the... Eaton, Sid James, Kenneth Connor and Dennis Price Tale Spinners for Children United. Of Wuthering Heights for Pleasence, OBE ( /plzns/ ; [ 2 ] 5 October 1919 - 2 February )... Was well-known for acting versatility relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions 1961 ) as horrible-looking.