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  1. James Donald
    James DonaldBritish actor
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  2. BornJames Robert MacGeorge Donald · 18 May 1917 · Aberdeen, Scotland
    Died3 August 1993 (aged 76) · West Tytherley, Hampshire, England
    Spouse(s)Ann Donald (?–1993; his death; 1 child)
    Occupationactor
    Early life

    Donald was born in Aberdeen, the fourth son of a Scottish Presbyterian minister. His mother died when he was 18 months old and his father remarried.
    Donald grew up in Galashiels and was educated at … See more

    War service

    In 1939, Donald tried to enlist but a medical classified him as unfit for military service so he joined ENSA. He played minor roles in several war films, including Alibi (1942), In Which We Serve (1942), Went the Day Well?See more

    Acting career

    After the war he resumed his acting career. On stage he was in The Eagle with Two Heads (1947) and You Never Can Tell (1948) In films, MGM loaned him to Gainsborough Studios for Broken Journey (1948). He was also in … See more

    Later life

    Later film roles included Hannibal Brooks (1969), The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1969), David Copperfield (1969), Conduct Unbecoming (1975) and The Big Sleep (1978). See more

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