Donald Pleasence was an English actor who had a distinguished career on stage, television, and film that spanned five decades. Born in 1919, he began his acting career in the late 1940s with the Royal Shakespeare Company before transitioning to film in the 1950s. Pleasence gained widespread acclaim for his roles in notable films such as The Great Escape, You Only Live Twice, and Halloween. He was known for his versatility and ability to portray both sympathetic and villainous characters with equal skill. Pleasence also had success on television, notably as the titular character in the British series "The Baker Street Boys". His lasting impact on the film industry is evident through his legacy as one of the great character actors of his time. He passed away in 1995, leaving behind a lasting legacy both on and off screen.
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