James Donald

A-List

Total Box Office Draw: $328,673,480

Actor

Average ROI: 489%
ROI Rank: 182
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Movies

Title
The Great Escape
The Bridge on the River Kwai

Score
96%
95%

Year
1963
1957

Box Office
$228,178
$27,200,000

Known For & ROIs

The Great Escape

The Bridge on the River Kwai

489%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: 489%
ROI Rank: 182

Well, James Donald may not be in the top 1%, but at least he’s not in the bottom 99% either. And hey, being ranked 182 out of nearly 9,000 actors is still pretty impressive. I’d say he’s definitely A-List in our hearts.

Bio:

James Donald (1920-1993) was a Scottish actor best known for his roles in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), The Great Escape (1963), and The Hill (1965). He also appeared in numerous British television series, including Doctor Who, The Avengers, and The Saint. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best British Actor for his performance in The Hill. He was married to actress Mary Ure from 1956 until his death in 1993.

Birthday:

June 18, 1917.

Birthplace:

James Donald was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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