Lesleh Donaldson
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Lesleh Donaldson is a Canadian actress who has worked in stage and film.
She has appeared in a number of films but is generally best remembered for her roles in several horror movies including Funeral Home (1980), Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Curtains
(1983), and Deadly Eyes
(1982).
Her first theatrical film appearance was in Running
(1979) starring Michael Douglas
.
She then starred in a number of theatrically-released horror movies, including William Fruet
's Funeral Home (also known as Cries in the Night) (1980), J. Lee Thompson's Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Deadly Eyes
(1982) and Curtains
(1983).
She also appeared in an episode of the television horror series Friday the 13th: The Series
.
She has appeared in a number of films but is generally best remembered for her roles in several horror movies including Funeral Home (1980), Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Curtains
Curtains (film)
Curtains is a 1983 Canadian horror film. Though a fairly obscure film, Curtains has gained some underground cult status among fans of the slasher film genre, many of whom cite the 'ice skating' murder scene as the film's memorable highlight...
(1983), and Deadly Eyes
Deadly Eyes
Deadly Eyes is a 1982 Canadian film directed by Robert Clouse, based on the horror novel The Rats by James Herbert. The story revolves around Giant Black Rats who begin eating the residents of Toronto after ingesting contaminated grain.-Plot:...
(1982).
Biography
Donaldson was born in Toronto, Ontario. As a child, she studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada and appeared in early television commercials for Ford automobiles. In the late 1970s, she appeared in several made-for-television movies including On My Own about a teeneger suffering from epilepsy.Her first theatrical film appearance was in Running
Running (film)
Running is a 1979 drama/sports film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. It is about the fictional American marathon runner and Olympics hopeful Michael Andropolis and his struggle to compete in the Olympic Games. It stars Michael Douglas and Susan Anspach....
(1979) starring Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas
Michael Kirk Douglas is an American actor and producer, primarily in movies and television. He has won three Golden Globes and two Academy Awards; first as producer of 1975's Best Picture, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and as Best Actor in 1987 for his role in Wall Street. Douglas received the...
.
She then starred in a number of theatrically-released horror movies, including William Fruet
William Fruet
William Fruet is a Canadian film and television director, playwright and screenwriter, best known for co-writing, with Donald Shebib, the influential Canadian film Goin' Down the Road....
's Funeral Home (also known as Cries in the Night) (1980), J. Lee Thompson's Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Deadly Eyes
Deadly Eyes
Deadly Eyes is a 1982 Canadian film directed by Robert Clouse, based on the horror novel The Rats by James Herbert. The story revolves around Giant Black Rats who begin eating the residents of Toronto after ingesting contaminated grain.-Plot:...
(1982) and Curtains
Curtains (film)
Curtains is a 1983 Canadian horror film. Though a fairly obscure film, Curtains has gained some underground cult status among fans of the slasher film genre, many of whom cite the 'ice skating' murder scene as the film's memorable highlight...
(1983).
She also appeared in an episode of the television horror series Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series is an American-Canadian horror television series that ran for three seasons, from October 3, 1987 to May 26, 1990 in first-run syndication....
.
Movies
- RunningRunning (film)Running is a 1979 drama/sports film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. It is about the fictional American marathon runner and Olympics hopeful Michael Andropolis and his struggle to compete in the Olympic Games. It stars Michael Douglas and Susan Anspach....
(1979) - Funeral Home (1980)
- Happy Birthday to Me (1981)
- Deadly EyesDeadly EyesDeadly Eyes is a 1982 Canadian film directed by Robert Clouse, based on the horror novel The Rats by James Herbert. The story revolves around Giant Black Rats who begin eating the residents of Toronto after ingesting contaminated grain.-Plot:...
(1982) - CurtainsCurtains (film)Curtains is a 1983 Canadian horror film. Though a fairly obscure film, Curtains has gained some underground cult status among fans of the slasher film genre, many of whom cite the 'ice skating' murder scene as the film's memorable highlight...
(1983) - Hearts of FireHearts of FireHearts of Fire is a 1987 American musical drama film starring Bob Dylan, Fiona Flanagan and Rupert Everett. The film was essentially a vehicle for Dylan based on his success as a rock musician...
(1987) - Hurt Penguins (1992)
Television series
- Night HeatNight HeatNight Heat is a Canadian police drama series, which aired on CTV from 1985 to 1991. The show also aired on CBS in the United States from 1987 to 1993 and was the first Canadian-produced drama series to air on an American network...
(1985-1989) - Star Wars: EwoksStar Wars: EwoksStar Wars: Ewoks is an American/Canadian animated television series featuring the Ewok characters introduced in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi....
(voice) (1985–1987) - Star Wars: DroidsStar Wars: DroidsStar Wars: Droids, also known as Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO, was an animated television series that featured the exploits of R2-D2 and C-3PO, the droids who have appeared in all six Star Wars films...
(voice) (1985–1986) - AdderlyAdderlyAdderly is a Canadian television drama series, first aired in 1986.-Cast:* Winston Rekert as V.H. Adderly* Jonathan Welsh as Melville Greenspan* Dixie Seatle as Mona Ellerby* Ken Pogue as Major Jonathan B. Clack-Plot:...
(1986–1989) - Friday the 13th: The SeriesFriday the 13th: The SeriesFriday the 13th: The Series is an American-Canadian horror television series that ran for three seasons, from October 3, 1987 to May 26, 1990 in first-run syndication....
(TV series) (1987–1990) - Street LegalStreet Legal (TV series)Street Legal is a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1987 to 1994.-Synopsis:A spinoff from the 1985 television movie Shellgame, Street Legal focused on the professional and private lives of the partners in a small Toronto, Ontario law firm, Barr, Robinovitch and Tchobanian...
(1987-1994) - Chasing Rainbows (1988)
Theatre
- The Diary of Anne Frank at Manitoba Theatre CentreManitoba Theatre CentreRoyal Manitoba Theatre Centre is Canada's oldest English-language regional theatre. Next to the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, MTC has a higher annual attendance than any other theatre in the country...
- Criminals in Love at The Factory Theatre
- The Moundbuilders at Equity Showcase Theatre
- You Can't Take It With You at Manitoba Theatre CentreManitoba Theatre CentreRoyal Manitoba Theatre Centre is Canada's oldest English-language regional theatre. Next to the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, MTC has a higher annual attendance than any other theatre in the country...
- Burn This at Manitoba Theatre CentreManitoba Theatre CentreRoyal Manitoba Theatre Centre is Canada's oldest English-language regional theatre. Next to the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, MTC has a higher annual attendance than any other theatre in the country...
- How Could You, Mrs. Dick at Winter Garden & Tivoli