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#OTD 1995 – Donald Pleasence, 75, English-French actor (b. 1919)

Originally a pacifist, he enlisted in 1940 after Blitz. He became a wireless-operator with Bomber Command in 60 raids over Nazi Europe. In August 1944 his plane was shot down, and he became P.O.W in Stalag Luft I.
#OTD 1995 – Donald Pleasence, 75, English actor (b. 1919)

Film debut Privates Progress (1954) Black Tent * Tale of Two Cities * Look Back in Anger * Circus of Horrors * Sons and Lovers * What a Carve Up! * The Caretaker * Great Escape * Dr Crippen * Hallelujah Trail * Cul-de-sac
#OTD 1995 – Donald Pleasence, 75, English actor (b. 1919)

Fantastic Voyage * Night of Generals * You Only Live Twice * Will Penny * Madwoman of Chaillot * Soldier Blue * THX 1138 * Henry VIII and Six Wives * Kidnapped * Beyond the Grave * Black Windmill * Count of Monte Cristo
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