Basil Dignam

Biography

Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

94

Birth Date

1905-10-24 00:00:00

Birth Place

Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK

Known For

• United!
• 

  Persuasion
• 

  Naked Evil
• 

  Fate Takes a Hand
• Mr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffington
• I Spy a Stranger

Credits

• actors (94 credits)

  • Scorpion Tales

    - The Ghost in the Pale Blue Dress (1978) ... Clem Laidlaw actor actors
    1978
  • The New Avengers

    - Cat Amongst the Pigeons (1976) ... Hugh Rydercroft actor actors
    1976
  • Mr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffington

    Mr. Hallam

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • The Sweeney

    - Selected Target (1976) ... Moberly actor actors
    1975
  • Soft Beds, Hard Battles

    Brigadier

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • I Spy a Stranger

    Mr. Hufson

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • Young Winston

    Joseph Chamberlain

    actor

    actors
    1972
  • The Protectors

    - Petard (1973) ... Charles Engleton actor actors
    1972
  • The Adventurer

    - Skeleton in the Cupboard (1972) ... John Ballard actor actors
    1972
  • War & Peace

    - A Beautiful Tale (1972) ... actor actors
    1972
  • Crown Court

    - Doctor's Neglect? (1) (1972) ... Dr. Sissons actor actors
    1972
  • Persuasion

    Sir Walter Elliot

    actor

    actors

    - Part 5 (1971) ... Sir Walter Elliot actor actors

    - Part 4 (1971) ... Sir Walter Elliot actor actors

    - Part 3 (1971) ... Sir Walter Elliot actor actors

    - Part 2 (1971) ... Sir Walter Elliot actor actors

    - Part 1 (1971) ... Sir Walter Elliot actor actors
    1971
  • A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

    Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • 10 Rillington Place

    Member of Medical Board

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Justice

    - After All, What Is a Lie? (1973) ... Sir Jules Larsen actor actors
    1971
  • The Persuaders!

    - The Time and the Place (1971) ... actor actors
    1971
  • Jason King

    - Variations On A Theme (1971) ... actor actors
    1971
  • Elizabeth R

    - The Lion's Cub (1971) ... Archbishop Gardiner actor actors
    1971
  • The Games

    Sir Harold

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • UFO

    - Mindbender (1971) ... Cabinet Minister actor actors

    - Identified (1970) ... Cabinet Minister actor actors
    1970
  • The Six Wives of Henry VIII

    - Catherine Parr (1970) ... Bishop Gardiner actor actors

    - Anne of Cleves (1970) ... Bishop Gardiner actor actors

    - Jane Seymour (1970) ... Bishop Gardiner actor actors
    1970
  • Battle of Britain

    Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Laughter in the Dark

    Dealer

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • The Main Chance

    - The Piper Calls the Tune (1970) ... Mr. Jory actor actors
    1969
  • Department S

    - The Duplicated Man (1970) ... Henry Smith actor actors

    - The Perfect Operation (1970) ... Henry Smith actor actors

    - One of Our Aircraft Is Empty (1969) ... Howard Finch actor actors
    1969
  • Judge Dee

    - Traitors in High Places (1969) ... actor actors
    1969
  • Twisted Nerve

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Number Ten

    Sebastian Fleming

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Assignment K

    Howlett

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Champions

    - The Invisible Man (1968) ... Sir Frederick actor actors
    1968
  • The Cuckoo Patrol

    Snodgrass

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • The Jokers

    David's Bank Manager

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Man in a Suitcase

    - The Boston Square (1968) ... actor actors

    - The Girl Who Never Was (1967) ... actor actors
    1967
  • The Prisoner

    - Checkmate (1967) ... Supervisor actor actors
    1967
  • Naked Evil

    Jim Benson

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Where the Spies Are

    Major Harding

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • United!

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 147 (1967) ... actor actors

    - Episode 146 (1967) ... actor actors

    - Episode 145 (1967) ... actor actors

    - Episode 144 (1967) ... actor actors

    - Episode 143 (1967) ... actor actors
    1965
  • Rotten to the Core

    The General

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Gideon's Way

    - A Perfect Crime (1966) ... Commissioner Scott-Marle actor actors

    - Morna (1966) ... Commissioner Scott-Marle actor actors

    - The Thin Red Line (1966) ... Commissioner Scott-Marle actor actors

    - State Visit (1964) ... Commissioner Scott-Marle actor actors

    - The V Men (1964) ... Commissioner Scott-Marle actor actors
    1965
  • Master Spy

    Richard Horton

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • Ring of Spies

    Second Member at Lords (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1964
  • 80,000 Suspects

    Health Officer Boswell

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • Heavens Above!

    Prison Governor

    actor

    actors
    1963
  • Lawrence of Arabia

    Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • Life for Ruth

    Mapleton

    actor

    actors
    1962
  • The Saint

    - The Miracle Tea Party (1964) ... Cmdr. Richardson actor actors

    - The Invisible Millionaire (1964) ... Cmdr. Richardson actor actors
    1962
  • The Court Martial of Major Keller

    Morrell

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • Fate Takes a Hand

    Wheeler

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • Victim

    Barrister (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • The Fourth Square

    Inspector Forbes

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • The Secret Partner

    Lyle

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • Gorgo

    Admiral Brooks

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • The Avengers

    - Trojan Horse (1964) ... actor actors
    1961
  • Sir Francis Drake

    - The Reluctant Duchess (1962) ... Duke Of Alva actor actors
    1961
  • The Pure Hell of St Trinian's

    Army Officer

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Suspect

    Dr Childs

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • The Spider's Web

    Hugo

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • A Touch of Larceny

    Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Sentenced for Life

    Ralph Thompson

    actor

    actors
    1960
  • Sapphire

    Doctor Burgess

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • I'm All Right Jack

    Minister of Labour

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

    Security Officer

    actor

    actors
    1959
  • No Hiding Place

    - The Rainbow Turned to Dust (1964) ... actor actors

    - Who Killed Cock Robbin? (1963) ... actor actors

    - Run for the Sea (1962) ... actor actors

    - No Tears for Tobin (1961) ... actor actors
    1959
  • Interpol Calling

    - The Three Keys (1960) ... Insp. Hopkins actor actors
    1959
  • Room at the Top

    Priest (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Corridors of Blood

    Hospital Chairman

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Further Up the Creek

    Flagship Commander

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Rockets Galore

    R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Carry On Sergeant

    Third Specialist

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Up the Creek

    Coombes

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Innocent Sinners

    Dyson

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • Son of a Stranger

    Dr. Delaney

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Nice Americans

    Inspector Adams

    actor

    actors
    1958
  • The Depraved

    Tom Wilton

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Three Sundays to Live

    Davitt

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst

    Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • Brothers in Law

    Mr. Justice Emery

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • The Counterfeit Plan

    Police Commissioner

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • The Weapon

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Reach for the Sky

    Air Ministry Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Port of Escape

    Det. Sgt. Crawford

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • The Narrowing Circle

    George Pacey

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • They Can't Hang Me

    Wing Commander Riddle

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • The Quatermass Xperiment

    Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood

    - The Rivals (1958) ... Rich Merchant actor actors
    1955
  • Carrington V.C.

    actor

    actors
    1954
  • Sherlock Holmes

    - The Case of the Tyrant's Daughter (1955) ... actor actors

    - The Case of the Impostor Mystery (1955) ... actor actors
    1954
  • Hammer the Toff

    Superintendent

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • His Excellency

    Security Officer

    actor

    actors
    1952
  • Appointment with Venus

    R.A.M.C. Captain

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • The Lady with a Lamp

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • Two on the Tiles

    Ship’s Captain

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • Smart Alec

    Defense Attorney

    actor

    actors
    1951
  • Maytime in Mayfair

    Commissionaire (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1949