Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 24, 1905
Place of Birth
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As
- Basil Martin Dignam
Basil Dignam
Biography
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Known For - Movies
Lawrence of Arabia
as Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)
Battle of Britain
as Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)
Room at the Top
as Priest (uncredited)
Gorgo
as Admiral Brooks
The Jokers
as David's Bank Manager
Young Winston
as Joseph Chamberlain
10 Rillington Place
as Member of Medical Board
Assignment K
as Howlett
Twisted Nerve
as Doctor
Reach for the Sky
as Air Ministry Doctor
Known For - TV Shows
The Avengers
The Saint
as Cmdr. Richardson
Crown Court
as Dr. Sissons
Theatre 625
as Uncle Peregrine
The Champions
as Sir Frederick
ITV Playhouse
as Chief Supt. Elliott
No Hiding Place
The Sweeney
as Moberly
The Adventures of Robin Hood
as Rich Merchant
The Persuaders!
as Prime Minister Norman Russell