Donald Henry Pleasence OBE was an English actor. He began his career on-stage in his native Britain before transitioning into a screen career, where he played numerous supporting and character roles .. Donald Pleasence. Actor Jan Werich was originally cast; some clips show his hands petting the cat, and a tuft of hair can be seen just above the back of his chair. Pleasence, with a fake white eye and scar on his face, replaced Werich during filming when the latter was deemed unsuited for the role. For me the best Villain