Mark Dignam was an American actor known for his roles in Sword of Lancelot, The Taming of The Shrew, and The Mill on the Floss. He was born on March 20, 1909, in Ealing, London, England, and passed away on September 29, 1989, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Mark Dignam was married three times. His first wife was Georgia MacKinnon, whom he divorced. He then married Helen Christie, but that marriage also ended in divorce. Finally, he married Pearl Virginia Smith, known as Virginia Kirby, in 1954, and they remained together until his death in 1989.
Career
Dignam had a varied acting career and became known for portraying figures of authority, including reverends and distinguished gentlemen. His performances spanned both film and television, highlighting his versatile talent as an actor.
Death and Legacy
Mark Dignam died on September 29, 1989, in London, England, at an undisclosed location. His legacy continues through his memorable performances in classic films and television shows.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s | 1960-12-22 | Prosecuting Counsel |
| The Taming of the Shrew | 1967-03-08 | Vincentio |
| In Search of the Castaways | 1962-12-01 | Rich man at Yacht party |
| Hamlet | 1969-12-21 | Polonius |
| Beau Brummell | 1954-11-16 | Mr. Burke |
| Sink the Bismarck! | 1960-02-11 | Captain Maund – ‘Ark Royal’ |
| The Prisoner | 1955-04-19 | The Governor |
| Macbeth | 1983-11-05 | Duncan |
| Further Up Pompeii | 1975-03-31 | Ludicrus Sextus |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray | 1976-09-19 | Lord Fermor |
| On the Black Hill | 1988-09-12 | Reverend Latimer |
| Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow | 1963-12-06 | The Bishop |
| The Wild Duck | 1971-03-21 | Haakon Werle |