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Donald Pleasence
(1919–1995) was a British film, television and stage actor best known for his roles in
You Only Live Twice
, where he played
James Bond
's arch-enemy
Dr Blofeld
, and
The Great Escape
, where he drew upon his experience in a German
POW camp
. He was nominated four times for the
Tony Award
for best performance by a leading actor in a
Broadway play
, and made an Officer of the
Order of the British Empire
for his services to the acting profession by Queen
Elizabeth II
in 1994.
Photo:
Allan Warren
; Restoration:
Peter Weis
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