Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 24, 1905
Died
January 31, 1979 (age 73)
Place of Birth
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Also Known As
Basil Martin Dignam
Basil Dignam
Biography
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
80,000 Suspects (1963) - containing the outbreak
VideoKnown For
TV
ITV Playhouse
Chief Supt. Elliott
1967
TV
The Avengers
1961
TV
Crown Court
Dr. Sissons
1972
TV
The Saint
Cmdr. Richardson
1962
TV
Theatre 625
Uncle Peregrine
1964
TV
The Persuaders!
Prime Minister Norman Russell
1971
TV
No Hiding Place
1959
TV
Department S
Howard Finch
1969
TV
Department S
Henry Smith
1969
TV
The Sweeney
Moberly
1975
TV
The Champions
Sir Frederick
1968
TV
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Rich Merchant
1955
TV
UFO
Cabinet Minister
1970
TV
The Prisoner
Supervisor
1967
TV
United!
David Madox-Jones
1965
TV
The Protectors
Charles Engleton
1972
Film
Lawrence of Arabia
Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)
1962
TV
Justice
Sir Jules Larsen
1971
Film
Sapphire
Doctor Burgess
1959
TV
Churchill's People
Lord Henry Howard
1974
Filmography
1978TVLife of Shakespeareas The Lord Chamberlain1978TVScorpion Talesas Clem Laidlaw1977TVMurder Most English: A Flaxborough Chronicleas Lawyer Scorpe1976TVThe New Avengersas Hugh Rydercroft1976TVJohn Macnabas Colonel Raden1975TVThe Stars Look Downas Richard Barras1975FilmMr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffingtonas Mr. Hallam1975TVThe Sweeneyas Moberly1974TVChurchill's Peopleas Lord Henry Howard1974TVHappy Ever Afteras Judge1974FilmSoft Beds, Hard Battlesas Brigadier1974TVThe Pallisersas Sir Orlando Drought1972TVCrown Courtas Dr. Sissons1972TVThe Adventureras John Ballard1972TVThe Protectorsas Charles Engleton1972FilmI Spy a Strangeras Mr. Hufson1972FilmYoung Winstonas Joseph Chamberlain1972TVThe Moonstoneas Gabriel Betteredge1971TVFathers and Sonsas Dr. Bazarov1971TVJusticeas Sir Jules Larsen1971TVThe Persuaders!as Prime Minister Norman Russell1971TVJason King1971TVPersuasionas Sir Walter Elliot1971FilmA Lizard in a Woman's Skinas Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)1971TVElizabeth Ras Archbishop Gardiner1971Film10 Rillington Placeas Member of Medical Board1970TVUFOas Cabinet Minister1970FilmThe Gamesas Sir Harold1970TVThe Six Wives of Henry VIIIas Bishop Gardiner1969FilmBattle of Britainas Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)1969TVDepartment Sas Howard Finch1969TVThe Main Chanceas Mr. Jory1969FilmLaughter in the Darkas Dealer1969TVJudge Dee1968FilmTwisted Nerveas Doctor1968FilmNumber Tenas Sebastian Fleming1968TVThe Championsas Sir Frederick1968FilmAssignment Kas Howlett1967FilmI'll Never Forget What's'isname1967TVThe Prisoneras Supervisor1967TVMan in a Suitcase1967TVITV Playhouseas Chief Supt. Elliott1967FilmThe Cuckoo Patrolas Snodgrass1967FilmThe Jokersas David's Bank Manager1966FilmNaked Evilas Jim Benson1966FilmWhere the Spies Areas Major Harding1965TVUnited!as David Madox-Jones1965FilmRotten to the Coreas The General1965TVLondonersas Sir Edgar Bliss1965TVGideon's Wayas Commissioner Scott-Marle1964FilmMaster Spyas Richard Horton1964TVTheatre 625as Uncle Peregrine1964FilmRing of Spiesas Second Member at Lords (uncredited)1963TVEspionageas Senior Civil Servant1963Film80,000 Suspectsas Health Officer Boswell1963FilmHeavens Above!as Prison Governor1962FilmSeven Seas to Calaisas Sir Francis Walsingham1962FilmLawrence of Arabiaas Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)1962TVThe Saintas Cmdr. Richardson1962FilmLife for Ruthas Mapleton1961FilmThe Court Martial of Major Kelleras Morrell1961TVSir Francis Drakeas Duke Of Alva1961FilmFate Takes a Handas Wheeler1961FilmVictimas Barrister (uncredited)1961TVKraft Mystery Theatreas Hugo1961FilmThe Fourth Squareas Inspector Forbes1961FilmThe Secret Partneras Lyle1961FilmGorgoas Admiral Brooks1961TVThe Avengers1960FilmThe Pure Hell of St Trinian'sas Army Officer1960FilmSuspectas Dr Childs1960FilmThe Spider's Webas Hugo1960FilmA Touch of Larcenyas Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)1960FilmSentenced for Lifeas Ralph Thompson1959FilmSapphireas Doctor Burgess1959TVThe Four Just Menas Judge Advocate1959TVNo Hiding Place1959TVInterpol Callingas Insp. Hopkins1959FilmI'm All Right Jackas Minister of Labour1959FilmCarlton-Browne of the F.O.as Security Officer1958FilmRoom at the Topas Priest (uncredited)1958FilmCorridors of Bloodas Hospital Chairman1958FilmFurther Up the Creekas Flagship Commander1958FilmRockets Galoreas R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)1958FilmCarry On Sergeantas Third Specialist1958FilmUp the Creekas Coombes1958FilmInnocent Sinnersas Dyson1958FilmSon of a Strangeras Dr. Delaney1958FilmThe Nice Americansas Inspector Adams1957FilmThe Depravedas Tom Wilton1957FilmThree Sundays to Liveas Davitt1957FilmYangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethystas Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China1957FilmBrothers in Lawas Mr. Justice Emery1957FilmYou Pay Your Moneyas Currie1957FilmThe Counterfeit Planas Police Commissioner1956FilmThe Weapon1956TVArmchair Theatreas Detective Inspector1956FilmReach for the Skyas Air Ministry Doctor1956FilmPort of Escapeas Det. Sgt. Crawford1956FilmThe Narrowing Circleas George Pacey1955FilmTouch and Goas Stevens1955FilmThey Can't Hang Meas Wing Commander Riddle1955FilmThe Quatermass Xperimentas Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)1955TVThe Adventures of Robin Hoodas Rich Merchant1954FilmCarrington V.C.1954TVSherlock Holmes1952FilmHammer the Toffas Superintendent1952FilmHis Excellencyas Security Officer1951FilmAppointment with Venusas R.A.M.C. Captain1951FilmThe Lady with a Lamp1951FilmTwo on the Tilesas Ship’s Captain1951FilmSmart Alecas Defense Attorney1949FilmMaytime in Mayfairas Commissionaire (uncredited)