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Acting
Basil Dignam
Basil Dignam is best known for The Prisoner, The Avengers, The Persuaders! and The Saint. Basil Dignam was born on October 24, 1905. Basil Dignam died on January 31, 1979 at the age of 73.
- Born
- October 24, 1905
- Place of birth
- Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
- Died
- January 31, 1979 (73 years old)
Biography
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 - 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Known for
Filmography
- 1978Scorpion TalesClem Laidlaw
- 1977Murder Most English: A Flaxborough ChronicleLawyer Scorpe
- 1976The New AvengersHugh Rydercroft
- 1976John MacnabColonel Raden
- 1975The SweeneyMoberly
- 1975The Stars Look DownRichard Barras
- 1974Churchill's PeopleLord Henry Howard
- 1974The PallisersSir Orlando Drought
- 1974Happy Ever AfterJudge
- 1972The AdventurerJohn Ballard
- 1972Crown CourtDr. Sissons
- 1972The ProtectorsCharles Engleton
- 1972The MoonstoneGabriel Betteredge
- 1971Elizabeth RArchbishop Gardiner
- 1971The Persuaders!Prime Minister Norman Russell
- 1971Jason King
- 1971JusticeSir Jules Larsen
- 1971PersuasionSir Walter Elliot
- 1971Fathers and SonsDr. Bazarov
- 1970UFOCabinet Minister
- 1970The Six Wives of Henry VIIIBishop Gardiner
- 1969Department SHoward Finch
- 1969Judge Dee
- 1969The Main ChanceMr. Jory
- 1969Softly Softly: Task ForceSir John Mallin
- 1968The ChampionsSir Frederick
- 1967The PrisonerSupervisor
- 1967Man in a Suitcase
- 1967ITV PlayhouseChief Supt. Elliott
- 1965Gideon's WayCommissioner Scott-Marle
- 1965United!David Madox-Jones
- 1965LondonersSir Edgar Bliss
- 1964Theatre 625Uncle Peregrine
- 1964The ProtectorsAnson
- 1963EspionageSenior Civil Servant
- 1962The SaintCmdr. Richardson
- 1962Steptoe and SonAuctioneer
- 1961The Avengers
- 1961Sir Francis DrakeDuke Of Alva
- 1961Kraft Mystery TheatreHugo
- 1959Interpol CallingInsp. Hopkins
- 1959No Hiding Place
- 1959The Four Just MenJudge Advocate
- 1956Armchair TheatreDetective Inspector
- 1955The Adventures of Robin HoodRich Merchant
- 1954Sherlock Holmes
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Basil Dignam been in?
Basil Dignam is best known for The Prisoner, The Avengers, The Persuaders! and The Saint.
When was Basil Dignam born?
Basil Dignam was born on October 24, 1905. (Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK)
How old is Basil Dignam?
Basil Dignam died on January 31, 1979 at the age of 73.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·