
Basil Dignam
Acting
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Born: October 24, 1905 · Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Filmography (76)

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The New Avengers
1976
Actor: Hugh Rydercroft

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The Sweeney
1975
Actor: Moberly

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Churchill's People
1974
Actor: Lord Henry Howard

Soft Beds, Hard Battles
1974
Actor: Brigadier

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The Pallisers
1974
Actor: Sir Orlando Drough…

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Crown Court
1972
Actor: Dr. Sissons

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The Adventurer
1972
Actor: John Ballard

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The Protectors
1972
Actor: Charles Engleton

Young Winston
1972
Actor: Joseph Chamberlain

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Justice
1971
Actor: Sir Jules Larsen

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The Persuaders!
1971
Actor: Prime Minister Nor…

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Jason King
1971
Actor

A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
1971
Actor: Commissioner McClo…

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Elizabeth R
1971
Actor: Archbishop Gardine…

10 Rillington Place
1971
Actor: Member of Medical …

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UFO
1970
Actor: Cabinet Minister

The Games
1970
Actor: Sir Harold

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The Six Wives of Henry VIII
1970
Actor: Bishop Gardiner

Battle of Britain
1969
Actor: Tactical Records O…

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Department S
1969
Actor: Howard FinchActor: Henry Smith

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The Main Chance
1969
Actor: Mr. Jory

Laughter in the Dark
1969
Actor: Dealer

Twisted Nerve
1968
Actor: Doctor

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The Champions
1968
Actor: Sir Frederick

Assignment K
1968
Actor: Howlett

I'll Never Forget What's'isname
1967
Actor

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The Prisoner
1967
Actor: Supervisor

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Man in a Suitcase
1967
Actor

The Cuckoo Patrol
1967
Actor: Snodgrass

The Jokers
1967
Actor: David's Bank Manag…

Where the Spies Are
1966
Actor: Major Harding

Rotten to the Core
1965
Actor: The General

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Londoners
1965
Actor: Sir Edgar Bliss

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Gideon's Way
1965
Actor: Commissioner Scott…

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Theatre 625
1964
Actor: Uncle Peregrine

Ring of Spies
1964
Actor: Second Member at L…

80,000 Suspects
1963
Actor: Health Officer Bos…

Corridors of Blood
1963
Actor: Hospital Chairman

Heavens Above!
1963
Actor: Prison Governor

Seven Seas to Calais
1962
Actor: Sir Francis Walsin…

Lawrence of Arabia
1962
Actor: Cavalry General at…

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The Saint
1962
Actor: Cmdr. Richardson

Life for Ruth
1962
Actor: Mapleton

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Sir Francis Drake
1961
Actor: Duke Of Alva

Victim
1961
Actor: Barrister (uncredi…

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Kraft Mystery Theatre
1961
Actor: Hugo

The Secret Partner
1961
Actor: Lyle

Gorgo
1961
Actor: Admiral Brooks

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The Avengers
1961
Actor

The Pure Hell of St Trinian's
1960
Actor: Army Officer

Suspect
1960
Actor: Dr Childs

The Spider's Web
1960
Actor: Hugo

A Touch of Larceny
1960
Actor: Lt. Cmdr. Evans at…

Sapphire
1959
Actor: Doctor Burgess

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No Hiding Place
1959
Actor

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Interpol Calling
1959
Actor: Insp. Hopkins

I'm All Right Jack
1959
Actor: Minister of Labour

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
1959
Actor: Security Officer

Room at the Top
1958
Actor: Priest (uncredited…

Further Up the Creek
1958
Actor: Flagship Commander

Rockets Galore
1958
Actor: R.A.F. Officer (un…

Carry On Sergeant
1958
Actor: Third Specialist

Up the Creek
1958
Actor: Coombes

The Depraved
1957
Actor: Tom Wilton

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
1957
Actor: Sir Lionel Henry L…

Brothers in Law
1957
Actor: Mr. Justice Emery

The Weapon
1956
Actor

Reach for the Sky
1956
Actor: Air Ministry Docto…

Touch and Go
1955
Actor: Stevens

The Quatermass Xperiment
1955
Actor: Sir Lionel Dean (u…

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The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
Actor: Rich Merchant

Carrington V.C.
1954
Actor

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Sherlock Holmes
1954
Actor

Hammer the Toff
1952
Actor: Superintendent

Appointment with Venus
1951
Actor: R.A.M.C. Captain

The Lady with a Lamp
1951
Actor
