Basil Dignam
Acting Born Oct 24, 1905 Died Jan 31, 1979 Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK 120 credits
Biography
Basil Dignam works in acting. Born October 24, 1905 in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. Died January 31, 1979. Archytele tracks 120 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Marianne Stone
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Richard Davies
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Richard Vernon
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Peter Copley
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Ronald Howard
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Frank Forsyth
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Harold Goodwin
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Charles Lloyd Pack
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Bryan Marshall
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Cyril Chamberlain
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Career timeline
Scorpion TalesLife of Shakespeare
Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle
The New AvengersJohn Macnab
The SweeneyThe Stars Look DownMr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffington
The PallisersChurchill's PeopleHappy Ever AfterSoft Beds, Hard Battles
Crown CourtThe ProtectorsThe AdventurerThe MoonstoneYoung Winston
The Persuaders!JusticeJason KingElizabeth R10 Rillington Place
UFOThe Six Wives of Henry VIIIThe Games
The Main ChanceDepartment SDepartment SBattle of BritainJudge Dee
The ChampionsTwisted NerveAssignment KNumber Ten
ITV PlayhouseThe PrisonerMan in a SuitcaseI'll Never Forget What's'isnameThe Cuckoo Patrol
Where the Spies AreNaked Evil
Gideon's WayUnited!LondonersRotten to the Core
Theatre 625The ProtectorsRing of SpiesMaster Spy
EspionageHeavens Above!80,000 Suspects
The SaintLawrence of ArabiaSteptoe and SonSeven Seas to CalaisLife for Ruth
The AvengersSir Francis DrakeKraft Mystery TheatreVictimGorgo
A Touch of LarcenyThe Pure Hell of St Trinian'sSuspectThe Spider's WebSentenced for Life
No Hiding PlaceInterpol CallingThe Four Just MenSapphireI'm All Right Jack
Room at the TopInnocent SinnersCarry On SergeantRockets GaloreCorridors of Blood
Brothers in LawYangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. AmethystYou Pay Your MoneyThe Counterfeit PlanThe Depraved
Armchair TheatreArmchair TheatreArmchair TheatreArmchair TheatreReach for the Sky
The Adventures of Robin HoodThe Adventures of Robin HoodThe Quatermass XperimentTouch and GoThey Can't Hang Me
Sherlock HolmesCarrington V.C.
His ExcellencyHammer the Toff
Two on the TilesThe Lady with a LampAppointment with VenusSmart Alec
Maytime in Mayfair
Full Filmography
120 titles- Scorpion Tales (1978) as Clem Laidlaw
- Life of Shakespeare (1978) as The Lord Chamberlain
- Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (1977) as Lawyer Scorpe
- The New Avengers (1976) as Hugh Rydercroft
- John Macnab (1976) as Colonel Raden
- The Sweeney (1975) as Moberly
- The Stars Look Down (1975) as Richard Barras
- Mr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffington (1975) as Mr. Hallam
- The Pallisers (1974) as Sir Orlando Drought
- Churchill's People (1974) as Lord Henry Howard
- Happy Ever After (1974) as Judge
- Soft Beds, Hard Battles (1974) as Brigadier
- Crown Court (1972) as Dr. Sissons
- The Protectors (1972) as Charles Engleton
- The Adventurer (1972) as John Ballard
- The Moonstone (1972) as Gabriel Betteredge
- Young Winston (1972) as Joseph Chamberlain
- I Spy a Stranger (1972) as Mr. Hufson
- The Persuaders! (1971) as Prime Minister Norman Russell
- Justice (1971) as Sir Jules Larsen
- Jason King (1971)
- Elizabeth R (1971) as Archbishop Gardiner
- 10 Rillington Place (1971) as Member of Medical Board
- Persuasion (1971) as Sir Walter Elliot
- A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971) as Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)
- Fathers and Sons (1971) as Dr. Bazarov
- UFO (1970) as Cabinet Minister
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Bishop Gardiner
- The Games (1970) as Sir Harold
- The Main Chance (1969) as Mr. Jory
- Department S (1969) as Howard Finch
- Department S (1969) as Henry Smith
- Battle of Britain (1969) as Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)
- Judge Dee (1969)
- Laughter in the Dark (1969) as Dealer
- The Champions (1968) as Sir Frederick
- Twisted Nerve (1968) as Doctor
- Assignment K (1968) as Howlett
- Number Ten (1968) as Sebastian Fleming
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Chief Supt. Elliott
- The Prisoner (1967) as Supervisor
- Man in a Suitcase (1967)
- I'll Never Forget What's'isname (1967)
- The Cuckoo Patrol (1967) as Snodgrass
- The Jokers (1967) as David's Bank Manager
- Where the Spies Are (1966) as Major Harding
- Naked Evil (1966) as Jim Benson
- Gideon's Way (1965) as Commissioner Scott-Marle
- United! (1965) as David Madox-Jones
- Londoners (1965) as Sir Edgar Bliss
- Rotten to the Core (1965) as The General
- Theatre 625 (1964) as Uncle Peregrine
- The Protectors (1964) as Anson
- Ring of Spies (1964) as Second Member at Lords (uncredited)
- Master Spy (1964) as Richard Horton
- Espionage (1963) as Senior Civil Servant
- Heavens Above! (1963) as Prison Governor
- 80,000 Suspects (1963) as Health Officer Boswell
- The Saint (1962) as Cmdr. Richardson
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)
- Steptoe and Son (1962) as Auctioneer
- Seven Seas to Calais (1962) as Sir Francis Walsingham
- Life for Ruth (1962) as Mapleton
- The Avengers (1961)
- Sir Francis Drake (1961) as Duke Of Alva
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961) as Hugo
- Victim (1961) as Barrister (uncredited)
- Gorgo (1961) as Admiral Brooks
- The Secret Partner (1961) as Lyle
- The Fourth Square (1961) as Inspector Forbes
- Fate Takes a Hand (1961) as Wheeler
- The Court Martial of Major Keller (1961) as Morrell
- A Touch of Larceny (1960) as Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)
- The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960) as Army Officer
- Suspect (1960) as Dr Childs
- The Spider's Web (1960) as Hugo
- Sentenced for Life (1960) as Ralph Thompson
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Interpol Calling (1959) as Insp. Hopkins
- The Four Just Men (1959) as Judge Advocate
- Sapphire (1959) as Doctor Burgess
- I'm All Right Jack (1959) as Minister of Labour
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Security Officer
- Room at the Top (1958) as Priest (uncredited)
- Innocent Sinners (1958) as Dyson
- Carry On Sergeant (1958) as Third Specialist
- Rockets Galore (1958) as R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)
- Corridors of Blood (1958) as Hospital Chairman
- The Nice Americans (1958) as Inspector Adams
- Up the Creek (1958) as Coombes
- Further Up the Creek (1958) as Flagship Commander
- Son of a Stranger (1958) as Dr. Delaney
- Brothers in Law (1957) as Mr. Justice Emery
- Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst (1957) as Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China
- You Pay Your Money (1957) as Currie
- The Counterfeit Plan (1957) as Police Commissioner
- The Depraved (1957) as Tom Wilton
- Three Sundays to Live (1957) as Davitt
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Detective Inspector
- Armchair Theatre (1956)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Rev. Daniel Hargreaves
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Interviewing Officer
- Reach for the Sky (1956) as Air Ministry Doctor
- The Weapon (1956)
- The Narrowing Circle (1956) as George Pacey
- Port of Escape (1956) as Det. Sgt. Crawford
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Rich Merchant
- The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Sir Geoffrey
- The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) as Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)
- Touch and Go (1955) as Stevens
- They Can't Hang Me (1955) as Wing Commander Riddle
- Sherlock Holmes (1954)
- Carrington V.C. (1954)
- His Excellency (1952) as Security Officer
- Hammer the Toff (1952) as Superintendent
- Two on the Tiles (1951) as Ship’s Captain
- The Lady with a Lamp (1951)
- Appointment with Venus (1951) as R.A.M.C. Captain
- Smart Alec (1951) as Defense Attorney
- Maytime in Mayfair (1949) as Commissionaire (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Basil Dignam best known for?
Basil Dignam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scorpion Tales (1978), Murder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle (1977), Hunger (2008), Murder Ahoy (1964).
When and where was Basil Dignam born?
Basil Dignam was born on October 24, 1905 in Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK. They passed away on January 31, 1979.
How many credits does Basil Dignam have?
Basil Dignam has accumulated over 120 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1978.
What is Basil Dignam's background in cinema and television?
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Basil Dignam by the numbers
120credits
69films
51TV series
1949–1978active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Main Chance (1969) as Mr. Jory — aged about 63
- The Sweeney (1975) as Moberly — aged about 69
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1970) as Bishop Gardiner — aged about 64
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited) — aged about 56
- Jason King (1971) — aged about 65
- UFO (1970) as Cabinet Minister — aged about 64
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