Angela Pleasence

Angela Pleasence

84 · Born: Sep 30, 1941

2005
1984
1983
1970

Personal Details

BornSep 30, 1941 Chapeltown, Yorkshire, England, UK
Parents
  • Miriam Raymond
  • Donald Pleasence
Relatives
  • Polly Jo Pleasence (Half Sibling)
  • Lucy Pleasence (Half Sibling)
  • Miranda Pleasence (Half Sibling)
  • Pleasence, Jean (Sibling)

Biography

Angela Pleasence was born in the charming town of Chapeltown, nestled in the heart of South Yorkshire. She is the loving daughter of renowned actor Donald Pleasence and his first wife, the talented Miriam Raymond. The surname of both daughter and father has been occasionally credited as "Pleasance", a testament to their shared heritage.

Angela remains best known for her captivating performance as Catherine Howard in the 1970 BBC mini-series, "The Six Wives of Henry VIII". This iconic production showcased her remarkable acting abilities and has left a lasting impression on audiences. In addition to this notable role, Angela has also made appearances in several other television shows, including "The Barchester Chronicles" in 1982, "Silas Marner" in 1985, and "Midsomer Murders" in 1997.

Beyond her work in television, Angela has also made a name for herself in the horror film genre of the 1970s. Her roles in "From Beyond the Grave" (1974),"Symptoms" (1974),and "The Godsend" (1980) have cemented her status as a talented and versatile actress. In a more recent development, Angela made a guest appearance in the parody series "Dr. Terrible's House of Horrible" (2001),where she humorously satirized her earlier performances in the horror genre.

Career

2011
2006
2002
Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York as Woman Accomplice
2001
The Search for John Gissing
The Search for John Gissing as Johanna Frielduct
1998
1996
September
September as Lottie
1988
Stealing Heaven
Stealing Heaven as Sister Cecilia
1985
1984
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Ghost of Christmas Past
1983
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park as Lady Bertram
1982
The Hothouse
The Hothouse as Miss Cutts
1980
The Godsend
The Godsend as The Stranger
1978
1975
Play for Today
Play for Today as Nell Hamer
1974
Symptoms
Symptoms as Helen
From Beyond the Grave
From Beyond the Grave as Emily Underwood
1973
The Love Ban
The Love Ban as Mick's Secretary
1970
1969
The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play as Beatrice Grayson