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Biography
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Basil Dignam is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Persuasion (1971), Department S (1969), Man in a Suitcase (1967), United! (1965), Gideon's Way (1965), Innocent Sinners (1958), Crown Court (1972), The Avengers (1961). The recorded credits span 1954 to 1977, including 2 movies and 28 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies2
TV shows28
Active years represented1954–1977
Place of birthSheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Died
Also known as
Basil Martin Dignam
Known for
TV ShowPersuasion
TV ShowDepartment S
TV ShowMan in a Suitcase
TV ShowUnited!
TV ShowGideon's Way
MovieInnocent Sinners
TV ShowCrown Court
TV ShowThe Avengers
TV ShowThe Saint
TV ShowITV Playhouse
TV ShowNo Hiding Place
TV ShowThe Adventures of Robin Hood
TV ShowThe Sweeney
TV ShowTheatre 625
TV ShowChurchill's People
TV ShowThe Persuaders!
TV ShowThe Champions
TV ShowUFO
TV ShowMurder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicle
TV ShowThe Protectors
MovieLawrence of Arabia
TV ShowThe Prisoner
TV ShowSoftly Softly: Task Force
TV ShowThe New Avengers
TV ShowJustice
TV ShowSteptoe and Son
TV ShowInterpol Calling
TV ShowThe Main Chance
TV ShowJason King
TV ShowSherlock Holmes