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Donald Houston(1923-1991)

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Donald Houston
A psychiatrist tells stories of four special cases to a colleague.
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Tales That Witness Madness (1973)
8 Videos
22 Photos
Sandy-haired Welsh actor who served in the RAF during World War II and hit pay dirt and stardom with his first two British films, The Blue Lagoon (1949) with Jean Simmons, and A Run for Your Money (1949) with Sir Alec Guinness, maintaining his career with lesser distinction in bawdy comedies and melodramas. His characters were authority figures, often military in war movies like Battle Hell (1957), The Longest Day (1962) and Where Eagles Dare (1968) (the latter with Richard Burton).
BornNovember 6, 1923
DiedOctober 13, 1991(67)
BornNovember 6, 1923
DiedOctober 13, 1991(67)
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Known for

Harry Hamlin and Judi Bowker in Clash of the Titans (1981)
Clash of the Titans
6.9
  • Acrisius
  • 1981
Richard Burton, Clint Eastwood, and Mary Ure in Where Eagles Dare (1968)
Where Eagles Dare
7.6
  • Christiansen
  • 1968
Richard Burton, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, John Wayne, Sean Connery, Sal Mineo, Eddie Albert, Richard Beymer, Red Buttons, Jeffrey Hunter, Roddy McDowall, Rod Steiger, Robert Wagner, Paul Anka, Arletty, Mel Ferrer, Steve Forrest, Gert Fröbe, Fabian, Jean-Louis Barrault, Bourvil, Ray Danton, Irina Demick, Leo Genn, Henry Grace, John Gregson, Paul Hartmann, Werner Hinz, Curd Jürgens, Alexander Knox, Peter Lawford, Christian Marquand, Kenneth More, Edmond O'Brien, Ron Randell, Madeleine Renaud, Robert Ryan, Tommy Sands, Richard Todd, Tom Tryon, Peter van Eyck, and Stuart Whitman in The Longest Day (1962)
The Longest Day
7.7
  • RAF Pilot
  • 1962
John Neville in A Study in Terror (1965)
A Study in Terror
6.5
  • Doctor Watson
  • 1965

Credits

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Actor



  • The Brief (1984)
    The Brief
    TV Series
    • Herr Geiser
    • 1984
  • Francesca Annis and James Warwick in Partners in Crime (1983)
    Partners in Crime
    7.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Boris
    • 1983
  • Tom Baker and Patricia Hodge in Jemima Shore Investigates (1983)
    Jemima Shore Investigates
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Colonel Curtis
    • 1983
  • Harry Hamlin and Judi Bowker in Clash of the Titans (1981)
    Clash of the Titans
    6.9
    • Acrisius
    • 1981
  • David Niven, Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, Trevor Howard, and Barbara Kellerman in The Sea Wolves (1980)
    The Sea Wolves
    6.3
    • Hilliard
    • 1980
  • Gillian Elisa in Border Country (1979)
    Border Country
    TV Series
    • Twmi
    • 1979
  • Heyday in the Blood
    TV Movie
    • 1979
  • The Boy Merlin (1979)
    The Boy Merlin
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Dafydd
    • 1979
  • Bernie (1978)
    Bernie
    4.9
    TV Series
    • 1978
  • Ian Ogilvy in Return of the Saint (1978)
    Return of the Saint
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Commander Denning
    • 1978
  • Shadows (1975)
    Shadows
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dafydd
    • 1978
  • Voyage of the Damned (1976)
    Voyage of the Damned
    6.4
    • Dr. Glauner - Crew of the S.S. St. Louis
    • 1976
  • Robert Vaughn, Tony Anholt, and Nyree Dawn Porter in The Protectors (1972)
    The Protectors
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Lockier
    • 1973
  • Tales That Witness Madness (1973)
    Tales That Witness Madness
    5.6
    • Sam (segment "Mr. Tiger")
    • 1973
  • Ralph Bates, Fiona Gaunt, Donald Houston, and Barry Lowe in Moonbase 3 (1973)
    Moonbase 3
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Dr. David Caulder
    • 1973

Writer



  • Small Town Story (1953)
    Small Town Story
    6.1
    • Writer (uncredited)
    • 1953

Soundtrack



  • Patrick McGoohan in Secret Agent (1964)
    Secret Agent
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Oh Shenandoah"
    • 1965

Videos8

Trailer
Trailer 1:42
Trailer
Maniac
Trailer 2:30
Maniac
Maniac
Trailer 2:30
Maniac
A Study in Terror
Trailer 2:01
A Study in Terror
The Mark
Trailer 2:10
The Mark
Room At The Top
Trailer 2:39
Room At The Top
The Viking Queen
Trailer 2:18
The Viking Queen

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 6¼″ (1.68 m)
  • Born
    • November 6, 1923
    • Tonypandy, Wales, UK
  • Died
    • October 13, 1991
    • Coimbra, Portugal(stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Brenda HoganJanuary 6, 1949 - October 13, 1991 (his death)
  • Other works
    He played Claudius in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" at the Bankside Globe Playhouse in London, England with Keith Michell, Helen Cherry, Carolyn Seymour, Gary Raymond, David Gwillim, Peter Ellis, Ron Moody, Peter Davidson and Ralph Nossek in the cast. Peter Coe was the director.
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Articles
    • 5 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    During World War II served with the RAF as a rear gunner and radio officer.
  • Salary
    • Carry on Jack
      (1964)
      £3,250

FAQ

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  • When did Donald Houston die?
    October 13, 1991
  • How did Donald Houston die?
    Stroke
  • How old was Donald Houston when he died?
    67 years old
  • Where did Donald Houston die?
    Coimbra, Portugal
  • When was Donald Houston born?
    November 6, 1923

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