Basil Dignam
- Born
- October 24, 1905
- Died
- January 31, 1979 (73 years old)
- Place of birth
- Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Biography
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Known for
Filmography
- 1978Scorpion TalesSeries · Clem Laidlaw
- 1977Murder Most English: A Flaxborough ChronicleSeries · Lawyer Scorpe
- 1976The New AvengersSeries · Hugh Rydercroft★ 7.2
- 1976John MacnabSeries · Colonel Raden
- 1975The Stars Look DownSeries · Richard Barras
- 1975Mr. Garrick and Mrs. WoffingtonMr. Garrick and Mrs. WoffingtonFilm · Mr. Hallam
- 1975The SweeneySeries · Moberly★ 8.1
- 1974Churchill's PeopleSeries · Lord Henry Howard
- 1974Happy Ever AfterSeries · Judge
- 1974Soft Beds, Hard BattlesFilm · Brigadier
- 1974The PallisersSeries · Sir Orlando Drought
- 1972Crown CourtSeries · Dr. Sissons
- 1972The AdventurerSeries · John Ballard
- 1972The ProtectorsSeries · Charles Engleton
- 1972I Spy a StrangerI Spy a StrangerFilm · Mr. Hufson
- 1972Young WinstonFilm · Joseph Chamberlain★ 6.2
- 1972The MoonstoneSeries · Gabriel Betteredge
- 1971Fathers and SonsSeries · Dr. Bazarov
- 1971JusticeSeries · Sir Jules Larsen
- 1971The Persuaders!Series · Prime Minister Norman Russell★ 7.7
- 1971Jason KingSeries
- 1971PersuasionSeries · Sir Walter Elliot
- 1971A Lizard in a Woman's SkinFilm · Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)★ 6.5
- 1971Elizabeth RSeries · Archbishop Gardiner★ 7.5
- 197110 Rillington PlaceFilm · Member of Medical Board★ 7.3
- 1970UFOSeries · Cabinet Minister★ 7.7
- 1970The GamesFilm · Sir Harold
- 1970The Six Wives of Henry VIIISeries · Bishop Gardiner
- 1969Softly Softly: Task ForceSeries · Sir John Mallin
- 1969Battle of BritainFilm · Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1969Department SSeries · Howard Finch, Henry Smith
- 1969The Main ChanceSeries · Mr. Jory
- 1969Laughter in the DarkFilm · Dealer
- 1969Judge DeeSeries · Governor Wang
- 1968Twisted NerveFilm · Doctor★ 6.8
- 1968Number TenNumber TenFilm · Sebastian Fleming
- 1968The ChampionsSeries · Sir Frederick★ 6.5
- 1968Assignment KFilm · Howlett
- 1967I'll Never Forget What's'isnameFilm
- 1967The PrisonerSeries · Supervisor★ 7.7
- 1967Man in a SuitcaseSeries
- 1967ITV PlayhouseSeries · Chief Supt. Elliott
- 1967The Cuckoo PatrolFilm · Snodgrass
- 1967The JokersFilm · David's Bank Manager
- 1966Naked EvilFilm · Jim Benson
- 1966Where the Spies AreFilm · Major Harding
- 1965United!United!Series · David Madox-Jones
- 1965Rotten to the CoreFilm · The General
- 1965LondonersSeries · Sir Edgar Bliss
- 1965Gideon's WaySeries · Commissioner Scott-Marle
- 1964Master SpyFilm · Richard Horton
- 1964Theatre 625Series · Uncle Peregrine
- 1964The ProtectorsSeries · Anson
- 1964Ring of SpiesFilm · Second Member at Lords (uncredited)
- 1963EspionageSeries · Senior Civil Servant
- 196380,000 SuspectsFilm · Health Officer Boswell
- 1963Heavens Above!Film · Prison Governor★ 6.6
- 1962Seven Seas to CalaisFilm · Sir Francis Walsingham
- 1962Lawrence of ArabiaFilm · Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)★ 8.0
- 1962The SaintSeries · Cmdr. Richardson★ 7.4
- 1962Life for RuthFilm · Mapleton
- 1962Steptoe and SonSeries · Auctioneer★ 7.8
- 1961The Court Martial of Major KellerFilm · Morrell
- 1961Sir Francis DrakeSeries · Duke Of Alva
- 1961Fate Takes a HandFilm · Wheeler
- 1961VictimFilm · Barrister (uncredited)★ 7.5
- 1961Kraft Mystery TheatreSeries · Hugo
- 1961The Fourth SquareFilm · Inspector Forbes
- 1961The Secret PartnerFilm · Lyle
- 1961GorgoFilm · Admiral Brooks★ 5.3
- 1961The AvengersSeries★ 7.8
- 1960The Pure Hell of St Trinian'sFilm · Army Officer★ 6.5
- 1960SuspectFilm · Dr Childs
- 1960The Spider's WebFilm · Hugo
- 1960A Touch of LarcenyFilm · Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)
- 1960Sentenced for LifeSentenced for LifeFilm · Ralph Thompson
- 1959SapphireFilm · Doctor Burgess★ 7.0
- 1959The Four Just MenSeries · Judge Advocate
- 1959No Hiding PlaceSeries
- 1959Interpol CallingSeries · Insp. Hopkins
- 1959I'm All Right JackFilm · Minister of Labour★ 6.6
- 1959Carlton-Browne of the F.O.Film · Security Officer
- 1958Room at the TopFilm · Priest (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1958Corridors of BloodFilm · Hospital Chairman★ 6.2
- 1958Further Up the CreekFilm · Flagship Commander
- 1958Rockets GaloreFilm · R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)
- 1958Carry On SergeantFilm · Third Specialist★ 6.4
- 1958Up the CreekFilm · Coombes
- 1958Innocent SinnersFilm · Dyson
- 1958Son of a StrangerSon of a StrangerFilm · Dr. Delaney
- 1958The Nice AmericansThe Nice AmericansFilm · Inspector Adams
- 1957The DepravedFilm · Tom Wilton
- 1957Three Sundays to LiveFilm · Davitt
- 1957Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. AmethystFilm · Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China
- 1957Brothers in LawFilm · Mr. Justice Emery
- 1957You Pay Your MoneyFilm · Currie
- 1957The Counterfeit PlanFilm · Police Commissioner
- 1956The WeaponFilm★ 6.1
- 1956Armchair TheatreSeries · Detective Inspector, Rev. Daniel Hargreaves, Interviewing Officer
- 1956Reach for the SkyFilm · Air Ministry Doctor★ 6.9
- 1956Port of EscapeFilm · Det. Sgt. Crawford
- 1956The Narrowing CircleFilm · George Pacey
- 1955Touch and GoFilm · Stevens
- 1955They Can't Hang MeFilm · Wing Commander Riddle
- 1955The Quatermass XperimentFilm · Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)★ 6.5
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodSeries · Rich Merchant, Sir Geoffrey
- 1954Carrington V.C.Film★ 6.2
- 1954Sherlock HolmesSeries
- 1952Hammer the ToffFilm · Superintendent
- 1952His ExcellencyFilm · Security Officer
- 1951Appointment with VenusFilm · R.A.M.C. Captain
- 1951The Lady with a LampFilm
- 1951Two on the TilesFilm · Ship’s Captain
- 1951Smart AlecFilm · Defense Attorney
- 1949Maytime in MayfairFilm · Commissionaire (uncredited)
