Actor. Born at 62 Potter Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. In an extensive career on stage, television and cinema (he appeared in over 200 films), he specialised in villainous parts such as Blofeld in the James Bond film 'You Only Live Twice'. He is also remembered as the more sympathetic character of Colin Blythe, 'The Forger' in 'The Great Escape'. Died in St Paul de Vence, France.
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Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence OBE, 1919 - 1995, actor, lived here. The Heritage Foundation
Born Burnley, Lancashire. Versatile stage and film actor with a repertoire ranging from the classics through science fiction films and pantomime to Coronation Street. He ‘came out’ in 1988 and ha...
Actor. Born Liverpool. Married Mike Leigh. Has worked very successfully in the theatre, cinema, TV and radio.
Comedy actor. Â Born 13 Leith Mansions, Paddington and grew up in St John's Wood. Â Began acting in her mid thirties and was almost never out of work, giving cameo performances in many British films ...
Merged with the Heritage Foundation.
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