Pleasence

British  

/ ˈplɛzəns /

noun

1. Donald. 1919–95, British actor. His films include Dr Crippen (1962) and Cul de Sac (1966)

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Example Sentences

So when the movie’s American president—played in a pointedly smarmy turn by frequent Carpenter collaborator Donald Pleasence—crash-lands in New York on the way to a conference meant to conclude a conflict with the Soviets, a desperate mission to retrieve him must be staged.

From The Wall Street Journal

But more than that, even while Columbo is tracking him down and busting him, Pleasence develops a warm relationship with him, weirdly, and a respect.

From New York Times

What drives this episode is Donald Pleasence and his towering performance as the murderous wine aficionado.

From New York Times

There’s a scene where Pleasence goes ballistic on a waiter when he’s served a bad port.

From New York Times

Donald Pleasence is the scientist who helps her use that power to find a killer.

From New York Times