
Angela Pleasence
Known for Acting · 51 credits
- Born
- 1941-09-30
- Died
- 2026-04-10
- Place of birth
- Chapeltown, Yorkshire, England, UK
- Also known as
- Angela Pleasance
Biography
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
TV Shows (25)

Midsomer Murders
1997
as Doris Winstanley

Doctor Who
2005
as Queen Elizabeth

Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
as Nanny

Coronation Street
1960
as Monica Sutton

Casualty
1986
as Sonia / Catherine

Play for Today
1970

Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Miss Hartnell

BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Julia

The Bill
1984
as Mrs. Sadler

The Wednesday Play
1964
as Liz

The Sarah Jane Adventures
2007
as Mystic Mags

The Expert
1968
as Tina

Churchill's People
1974
as Jorild

Dixon of Dock Green
1955
as Alice Benfield
Armchair Mystery Theatre
1960
as Ginny

Girls On Top
1985
as R.S.C. Actress #2

Mansfield Park
1983
as Lady Bertram

Dr Terrible's House of Horrible
2001
as Lizzy

The Barchester Chronicles
1982
as Mrs. Grantly

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970
as Catherine Howard

Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna
1986
as Clara

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
1967
as Maid

Crime Traveller
1997

September
1996
as Lottie

The Walls of Jericho
1981
as Elsie Inglis
Movies (26)

Gangs of New York
2002
as Woman Accomplice

Your Highness
2011
as Mother

A Christmas Carol
1984
as Ghost of Christmas Past

Les Misérables
1978
as Fantine

The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish
1991
as Louis' Sister

Hitler: The Last Ten Days
1973
as Trude

Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
1968
as Scruffy Girl

The Search for John Gissing
2001
as Johanna Frielduct

Rosamunde Pilcher: September
1996
as Lottie

From Beyond the Grave
1974
as Emily Underwood

Cider with Rosie
1998
as Crabby

Stealing Heaven
1988
as Sister Cecilia

Alan Clarke: Out of His Own Light
2016
as Self

The Godsend
1980
as The Stranger

Silas Marner
1985
as Molly

The Wood Demon
1974
as Julia

The Love Ban
1973
as Mick's Secretary

The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel
1969
as Beatrice Grayson

Destiny of a Spy
1969
as Peace Girl

Breath
1975
as Nell Hamer

Symptoms
1974
as Helen

The Hothouse
1982
as Miss Cutts
Somewhere to Run
1989
as Anita Fitzpatrick
The Ladies: Joan
1969
as Jackson
Birthday
1969

Amicus: House of Horrors
2012
About Angela Pleasence
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. With 51 credits spanning from 1955 to 2016, Angela Pleasence has appeared in 26 films and 25 TV shows.
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- Gangs of New York (2002) — as Woman Accomplice
- Your Highness (2011) — as Mother
- A Christmas Carol (1984) — as Ghost of Christmas Past
- Les Misérables (1978) — as Fantine
- The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991) — as Louis' Sister
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