Angela Pleasence
Biography
Angela Pleasence was an English actress. She was trained in theatre and began her film career with a major role in Hitler: The Last Ten Days. Pleasence went on to appear in horror films such as From Beyond the Grave and Symptoms. Born on September 30, 1941, in Chapeltown, Yorkshire, England, UK, she had a career spanning multiple film and television credits. Angela Pleasence passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 84. Throughout her career, she accumulated 53 known credits.
Career overview
Angela Pleasence's acting career began with a major film role in Hitler: The Last Ten Days. She went on to appear in several horror films, including From Beyond the Grave and Symptoms.
Pleasence's work in the film industry spanned multiple genres, with a focus on horror. Her early career was marked by a steady stream of film appearances, showcasing her range as an actress.
Throughout her career, Angela Pleasence accumulated a total of 53 known credits, demonstrating her versatility and dedication to her craft.
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- Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light (2016) as Self
- Amicus: House of Horrors (2012)
- Your Highness (2011) as Mother
- The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007) as Mystic Mags
- Doctor Who (2005) as Queen Elizabeth
- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Miss Hartnell
- Gangs of New York (2002) as Woman Accomplice
- Dr Terrible's House of Horrible (2001) as Lizzy
- The Search for John Gissing (2001) as Johanna Frielduct
- Cider with Rosie (1998) as Crabby
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Doris Winstanley
- Crime Traveller (1997)
- September (1996) as Lottie
- Rosamunde Pilcher: September (1996) as Lottie
- The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991) as Louis' Sister
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Nanny
- Somewhere to Run (1989) as Anita Fitzpatrick
- Stealing Heaven (1988) as Sister Cecilia
- Casualty (1986) as Sonia
- Casualty (1986) as Catherine
- Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna (1986) as Clara
- Girls On Top (1985) as R.S.C. Actress #2
- Silas Marner (1985) as Molly
- The Bill (1984) as Mrs. Sadler
- A Christmas Carol (1984) as Ghost of Christmas Past
- Mansfield Park (1983) as Lady Bertram
- The Barchester Chronicles (1982) as Mrs. Grantly
- The Hothouse (1982) as Miss Cutts
- The Walls of Jericho (1981) as Elsie Inglis
- The Godsend (1980) as The Stranger
- Murder at the Wedding (1979) as Pam Appleyard
- Les Misérables (1978) as Fantine
- Breath (1975) as Nell Hamer
- Churchill's People (1974) as Jorild
- From Beyond the Grave (1974) as Emily Underwood
- Symptoms (1974) as Helen
- The Wood Demon (1974) as Julia
- Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973) as Trude
- The Love Ban (1973) as Mick's Secretary
- Play for Today (1970)
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Catherine Howard
- Birthday (1969)
- Plays of Today (1969) as Jackson
- The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel (1969) as Beatrice Grayson
- The Ladies: Joan (1969) as Jackson
- Destiny of a Spy (1969) as Peace Girl
- The Expert (1968) as Tina
- Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968) as Scruffy Girl
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1967) as Maid
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Julia
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Liz
- Coronation Street (1960) as Monica Sutton
- Armchair Mystery Theatre (1960) as Ginny
- Dixon of Dock Green (1955) as Alice Benfield