Basil Dignam

Basil Dignam was a British actor known for his roles in Department S, Gorgo, and The Stars Look Down. He was born on October 24, 1905, in Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, and passed away on January 31, 1979, in Westminster, London, England.

Personal and Family Life

Basil Dignam was married to Mona Washbourne in 1940. They remained together until his death in 1979. Dignam was known for his distinguished voice, which helped him stand out in his acting career.

Career

Dignam had a long and varied acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows. His performances often showcased his ability to play a wide range of characters, from authority figures to more nuanced roles.

Death and Legacy

Basil Dignam passed away on January 31, 1979. His contributions to film and television are remembered, and he is appreciated for his unique vocal talent and substantial body of work in the industry.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Corridors of Blood 1958-12-01 Hospital Chairman
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. 1959-03-10 Security Officer
Naked Evil 1966-05-27 Jim Benson
The Depraved 1957-11-01 Tom Wilton
Three Sundays to Live 1957-10-01 Davitt
The Secret Partner 1961-05-01 Lyle
I’ll Never Forget What’s’isname 1967-12-18
Il dominatore dei sette mari 1962-12-22 Sir Francis Walsingham
Innocent Sinners 1958-03-25 Dyson
Suspect 1960-11-15 Dr. Childs
The Cuckoo Patrol 1967-07-16 Snodgrass
Touch and Go 1955-10-02 Stevens
You Pay Your Money 1957-02-13 Currie
Gorgo 1961-02-02 Admiral Brooks
Sentenced for Life 1960-01-01 Ralph Thompson
The Quatermass Xperiment 1955-08-26 Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)
Lawrence of Arabia 1962-12-11 Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)
The Counterfeit Plan 1957-01-01 Police Commissioner
Heavens Above! 1963-05-20 Prison Governor
10 Rillington Place 1971-02-10 Member of Medical Board
Soft Beds, Hard Battles 1974-01-24 Brigadier
The Narrowing Circle 1956-02-29 George Pacey
Twisted Nerve 1968-12-20 Doctor
Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst 1957-04-01 Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China
Smart Alec 1951-03-01 Defense Attorney
The Spider’s Web 1960-11-01 Hugo
Two on the Tiles 1951-09-01 Ship’s Captain
Sapphire 1959-11-02 Doctor Burgess
Una lucertola con la pelle di donna 1971-02-18 Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)
Where the Spies Are 1966-01-26 Major Harding
Reach for the Sky 1956-07-05 Air Ministry Doctor
The Games 1970-08-07 Sir Harold
Life for Ruth 1962-09-06 Mapleton
Brothers in Law 1957-03-04 Mr. Justice Emery
The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s 1960-12-22 Army Officer
Fate Takes a Hand 1961-10-12 Wheeler
Maytime in Mayfair 1949-05-24 Commissionaire (uncredited)
Hammer the Toff 1952-05-01 Superintendent
The Lady with a Lamp 1951-09-22
Rotten to the Core 1965-07-14 The General
They Can’t Hang Me 1955-10-01 Wing Commander Riddle
A Touch of Larceny 1960-02-04