Donald Daniel Houston (6 November 1923 – 13 October 1991) was a Welsh actor.
He had two star making roles, both in 1949 — The Blue Lagoon (1949) and A Run for Your Money. Later in his career, he was typecast in military roles, authority figures and in comedic roles such as the Doctor... Series and Carry On film series.
He died on October 13, 1991 of a stroke at age 67.
Selected filmography:
- The Blue Lagoon (1949) as Michael Reynolds
- Doctor in the House (1954) as Taffy Evans
- Twice Round the Daffodils (1962) as John Rhodes
- The 300 Spartans (1962) as Hydarnes
- The Longest Day (1962) as RAF Pilot
- Doctor in Distress (1963) as Major Tommy Ffrench
- Carry On Jack (1964) as First Officer Jonathan Howett
- A Study in Terror (1965) as Dr. John Watson
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as Capt. Olaf Christiansen
- Moonbase 3 (1973) as David Caulder
- Return of the Saint (1978) as Commander Denning
- The Sea Wolves (1980) as Hilliard
- Clash of the Titans (1981) as King Acrisius
