
Basil Dignam
Born
October 24, 1905
Died
January 31, 1979 (73 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Known For

Life of Shakespeare
The Lord Chamberlain · (1 episode)
1978

The New Avengers
Hugh Rydercroft · (1 episode)
1976

The Stars Look Down
Richard Barras · (13 episodes)
1975

The Sweeney
Moberly · (1 episode)
1975

Soft Beds, Hard Battles
Brigadier
1974

Crown Court
Dr. Sissons · (1 episode)
1972

War & Peace
(1 episode)
1972

The Adventurer
John Ballard · (1 episode)
1972

The Protectors
Charles Engleton · (1 episode)
1972
I Spy a Stranger
Mr. Hufson
1972

Young Winston
Joseph Chamberlain
1972
Fathers and Sons
(4 episodes)
1971

Justice
Sir Jules Larsen · (1 episode)
1971

The Persuaders!
Prime Minister Norman Russell · (1 episode)
1971

Jason King
(1 episode)
1971

Persuasion
Sir Walter Elliot · (5 episodes)
1971

A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)
1971

Elizabeth R
Archbishop Gardiner · (1 episode)
1971

10 Rillington Place
Member of Medical Board
1971

UFO
Cabinet Minister · (2 episodes)
1970

The Games
Sir Harold
1970

The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Bishop Gardiner · (3 episodes)
1970

Battle of Britain
Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)
1969

Department S
Howard Finch · (1 episode)
1969

Department S
Henry Smith · (2 episodes)
1969

The Main Chance
Mr. Jory · (1 episode)
1969

Laughter in the Dark
Dealer
1969

Judge Dee
(1 episode)
1969

Twisted Nerve
Doctor
1968
Number Ten
Sebastian Fleming
1968

The Champions
Sir Frederick · (1 episode)
1968

Assignment K
Howlett
1968

I'll Never Forget What's'isname
1967

The Prisoner
Supervisor · (1 episode)
1967

Man in a Suitcase
(2 episodes)
1967

The Cuckoo Patrol
Snodgrass
1967

The Jokers
David's Bank Manager
1967

Naked Evil
Jim Benson
1966

Where the Spies Are
Major Harding
1966

United!
(149 episodes)
1965

Rotten to the Core
The General
1965

Londoners
Sir Edgar Bliss · (1 episode)
1965

Gideon's Way
Commissioner Scott-Marle · (5 episodes)
1965

Master Spy
Richard Horton
1964

Ring of Spies
Second Member at Lords (uncredited)
1964

80,000 Suspects
Health Officer Boswell
1963

Heavens Above!
Prison Governor
1963

Seven Seas to Calais
Sir Francis Walsingham
1962

Lawrence of Arabia
Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)
1962

The Saint
Cmdr. Richardson · (2 episodes)
1962

Life for Ruth
Mapleton
1962

The Court Martial of Major Keller
Morrell
1961

Sir Francis Drake
Duke Of Alva · (1 episode)
1961

Fate Takes a Hand
Wheeler
1961

Victim
Barrister (uncredited)
1961

The Secret Partner
Lyle
1961

Gorgo
Admiral Brooks
1961

The Avengers
(1 episode)
1961

The Pure Hell of St. Trinian's
Army Officer
1960

Suspect
Dr Childs
1960

The Spider's Web
Hugo
1960

A Touch of Larceny
Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)
1960
Sentenced for Life
Ralph Thompson
1960

Sapphire
Doctor Burgess
1959

No Hiding Place
(4 episodes)
1959

Interpol Calling
Insp. Hopkins · (1 episode)
1959

I'm All Right Jack
Minister of Labour
1959

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

Room at the Top
Priest (uncredited)
1958

Corridors of Blood
Hospital Chairman
1958

Further Up the Creek
Flagship Commander
1958

Rockets Galore
R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)
1958

Carry On Sergeant
Third Specialist
1958

Up the Creek
Coombes
1958

Innocent Sinners
Dyson
1958

Son of a Stranger
Dr. Delaney
1958
The Nice Americans
Inspector Adams
1958

The Depraved
Tom Wilton
1957

Three Sundays to Live
Davitt
1957

Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst
Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China
1957

Brothers in Law
Mr. Justice Emery
1957

You Pay Your Money
Currie
1957

The Counterfeit Plan
Police Commissioner
1957

The Weapon
1956

Reach for the Sky
Air Ministry Doctor
1956

Port of Escape
Det. Sgt. Crawford
1956

The Narrowing Circle
George Pacey
1956

Touch and Go
Stevens
1955

They Can't Hang Me
Wing Commander Riddle
1955

The Adventures of Robin Hood
Rich Merchant · (1 episode)
1955

The Quatermass Xperiment
Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)
1955

Sherlock Holmes
(2 episodes)
1954

Hammer the Toff
Superintendent
1952

His Excellency
Security Officer
1952

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

The Lady with a Lamp
1951

Two on the Tiles
Ship’s Captain
1951

Smart Alec
Defense Attorney
1951

Maytime in Mayfair
Commissionaire (uncredited)
1949