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James Donald

James Donald
James Donald
Born: May 18, 1917 in Aberdeen, Scotland
Died: Aug 03, 1993 in Wiltshire, England, UK
Occupation: Actor
Active: '40s-'60s
Major Genres: Drama, War
Career Highlights: The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lust for Life, Quatermass and the Pit
First Major Screen Credit: The Way Ahead (1944)
Filmography
KING RAT 1965
9 Videos for James Donald
The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969) The Great Escape (1963) Lust for Life (1956)
Cast a Giant Shadow (1966) The Vikings (1958) The Gift Horse (1952)
King Rat (1965) The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) In Which We Serve (1942)
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Biography:

Scots actor James Donald made his first professional stage appearance sometime between 1935 and 1938, but would not achieve theatrical stardom until 1943's {+Present Laughter}. Donald began making films in 1941, hitting his stride with his portrayal of Theo Van Gogh in Lust for Life (1956).

He is most fondly remembered for his incisive performances in a trio of POW dramas: Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Great Escape (1963), and King Rat (1965). He also made a handful of memorable TV appearances, the last of which was the role of Murdstone in the 1970 all-star adaptation of David Copperfield.

After a long period of inactivity, James Donald died of stomach cancer at the age of 75. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.