Angela Pleasence

Acting

Angela Pleasence

Born 30 September 1941 · Chapeltown, Yorkshire, England, UK · Died 10 April 2026 at 84

Daphne Anne Angela Pleasence, better known as Angela Pleasence, was an English actress. Trained in theatre, Pleasence's first major film role came in Hitler: The Last Ten Days, followed by roles in horror films such as From Beyond the Grave and Symptoms.

Known for

Highlights

Gangs of New York2002 · Film · Woman Accomplice
Doctor Who2005 · Series · Queen Elizabeth
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Nanny
A Christmas Carol1984 · Film · Ghost of Christmas Past
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Doris Winstanley
Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · Series · Miss Hartnell

Filmography

Movies

21 films

Amicus: House of Horrors2012 · Film
Your Highness2011 · Film · Mother
Gangs of New York2002 · Film · Woman Accomplice
The Search for John Gissing2001 · Film · Johanna Frielduct
Cider with Rosie1998 · Film · Crabby
The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish1991 · Film · Louis' Sister
Stealing Heaven1988 · Film · Sister Cecilia
Silas Marner1985 · Film · Molly
A Christmas Carol1984 · Film · Ghost of Christmas Past
The Hothouse1982 · Film · Miss Cutts
The Godsend1980 · Film · The Stranger
Les Misérables1978 · Film · Fantine
Breath1975 · Film · Nell Hamer
The Wood Demon1974 · Film · Julia
Symptoms1974 · Film · Helen
From Beyond the Grave1974 · Film · Emily Underwood
Hitler: The Last Ten Days1973 · Film · Trude
The Love Ban1973 · Film · Mick's Secretary
Destiny of a Spy1969 · Film · Peace Girl
The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel1969 · Film · Beatrice Grayson
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush1968 · Film · Scruffy Girl

Filmography

Series

24 shows

The Sarah Jane Adventures2007 · Series · Mystic Mags
Doctor Who2005 · Series · Queen Elizabeth
Agatha Christie's Marple2004 · Series · Miss Hartnell
Dr Terrible's House of Horrible2001 · Series · Lizzy
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Doris Winstanley
Crime Traveller1997 · Series
September1996 · Series · Lottie
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Nanny
Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna1986 · Series · Clara
Casualty1986 · Series · Sonia
Girls On Top1985 · Series · R.S.C. Actress #2
The Bill1984 · Series · Mrs. Sadler
Mansfield Park1983 · Series · Lady Bertram
The Barchester Chronicles1982 · Series · Mrs. Grantly
The Walls of Jericho1981 · Series · Elsie Inglis
Churchill's People1974 · Series · Jorild
Play for Today1970 · Series
The Six Wives of Henry VIII1970 · Series · Catherine Howard
The Expert1968 · Series · Tina
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle1967 · Series · Maid
BBC Play of the Month1965 · Series · Julia
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Liz
Coronation Street1960 · Series · Monica Sutton
Dixon of Dock Green1955 · Series · Alice Benfield