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

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

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

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

From New York Times