TV Shows - Donald Pleasence
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on October 06, 2025. Donald Pleasence has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#13Saturday Night Liveas Self - Host • 1 episode • #13 most popular showSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.
Movies - Donald Pleasence
Sorted by online popularity. Donald Pleasence has appeared in 15 movies with data.
#593Halloween IIas Dr. Sam Loomis • #593 most popular movieHalloween II is a 1981 American slasher film and the second installment in the Halloween film series. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, the movie follows Michael Myers as he pursues Laurie Strode at a local hospital, with Dr. Sam Loomis hot on his trail.
#605Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myersas Dr. Sam Loomis • #605 most popular movieHalloween: The Curse of Michael Myers is a 1995 American slasher film featuring Michael Myers hunting down the infant son of his niece, Jamie Lloyd.
#850Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myersas Dr. Sam Loomis • #850 most popular movieHalloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is a 1988 American slasher film that follows the infamous serial killer Michael Myers as he returns to Haddonfield to target his niece Jamie Lloyd.
#948Escape from New Yorkas President of the United States • #948 most popular movieEscape from New York is a 1981 American science fiction action film directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell. The story follows ex-soldier Snake Plissken on a mission to save the President from a maximum security prison in Manhattan.
#953Prince of Darknessas Vater Loomis • #953 most popular moviePrince of Darkness is a 1987 American supernatural horror film directed by John Carpenter, involving a research team discovering a mysterious cylinder in a deserted church.
#1,191The Great Escapeas Blythe 'The Forger' • #1,191 most popular movieThe Great Escape is a 1963 American epic war suspense adventure film based on a true story.
#1,326Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myersas Dr. Sam Loomis • #1,326 most popular movieHalloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers is a 1989 American slasher film featuring the return of serial killer Michael Myers to Haddonfield to prey on his traumatized niece, Jamie Lloyd, who shares a telepathic connection with him.
#2,206THX 1138as SEN • #2,206 most popular movieTHX 1138 is an American social science fiction film directed by George Lucas, depicting a dystopian future where citizens are controlled by android police and emotion-suppressing drugs.
#2,752From Beyond the Graveas Jim Underwood • #2,752 most popular movieFrom Beyond the Grave is a 1974 British anthology horror film featuring a series of interconnected stories where customers face grim consequences after purchasing items from an antique shop called Temptations Limited.
#2,757The Eagle Has Landedas Himmler • #2,757 most popular movieThe Eagle Has Landed is a British war film depicting a fictional German plot to kidnap Winston Churchill during World War II.
#3,778Escape to Witch Mountainas Lucas Deranian • #3,778 most popular movieEscape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 American fantasy science-fiction film that follows orphaned siblings with supernatural abilities as they evade capture by a deceitful millionaire with the help of a compassionate widower.
#5,608Terror in the Aislesas Self - Host • #5,608 most popular movieTerror in the Aisles is a documentary film featuring a compilation of frightening scenes from various horror, slasher, and crime thriller films. Hosted by Donald Pleasence and Nancy Allen, it offers an immersive journey through iconic moments in terror cinema.
#6,264Shadows and Fogas Doctor • #6,264 most popular movieShadows and Fog is a 1991 American black-and-white comedy film directed by Woody Allen, featuring a bookkeeper searching for a vigilante group pursuing a serial killer in town.
#7,650Hanna's Waras Captain Thomas Rosza • #7,650 most popular movieHanna's War is a 1988 war film depicting the true story of Hanna Senesh, a Hungarian-Jewish resistance fighter in World War II.
#8,064Tomorrow Never Comesas Dr. Todd • #8,064 most popular movieTomorrow Never Comes is a 1978 British-Canadian crime film directed by Peter Collinson, starring Oliver Reed and Susan George.
Donald Pleasence Biography
Donald Henry Pleasence (5 October 1919 – 2 February 1995) was an English actor known for his stage and screen performances. He began his career in the West End and later transitioned into film, taking on various supporting and character roles. Pleasence appeared in notable films such as The Great Escape (1963), You Only Live Twice (1967), THX 1138 (1971), and Wake in Fright (1971). He achieved recognition for his role as Dr. Samuel Loomis in Halloween (1978) and its sequels, earning a Saturn Award nomination. Pleasence also collaborated with director John Carpenter in Escape from New York (1981) and Prince of Darkness (1987). He had a successful career in both American and European-produced horror and thriller films.
