Arthur Dignam

Arthur Dignam

Deceased · Born: Sep 9, 1939 · Died: May 9, 2020

Personal Details

BornSep 9, 1939 Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Arthur Dignam, a renowned Australian actor, embarked on his remarkable journey on September 9, 1939, on the picturesque Lord Howe Island, nestled in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

As his illustrious career unfolded, he left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in a plethora of iconic films, including the critically acclaimed "Australia" (2008),the historical epic "The Duellists" (1977),and the visually stunning "Moulin Rouge!" (2001).

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dignam's personal life was filled with love and companionship, as he was married to the lovely Bobbie Gledhill.

Tragically, on May 9, 2020, Dignam's life came to a close in Sydney, Australia, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.

Biography:

Arthur Dignam was born on September 9, 1939, in Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia.

He was an actor, known for Australia (2008),The Duellists (1977) and Moulin Rouge! (2001).

He was married to Bobbie Gledhill.

He died on May 9, 2020, in Sydney, Australia.

Career

2008
Australia
Australia as Father Benedict
2001
Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge! as Christian's Father
1998
Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters as Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
1997
Paradise Road
Paradise Road as Mr. Pike
1996
Dating the Enemy
Dating the Enemy as Dr. Kamins
1994
Escape from Jupiter
Escape from Jupiter as Professor Ingessol
1993
The Nostradamus Kid
The Nostradamus Kid as Pastor Anderson
1991
1988
The Dreaming
The Dreaming as Professor Bernard Thornton
1987
The Right Hand Man
The Right Hand Man as Dr. Redbridge
1986
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines as Allan Quatermain (voice)
1985
Burke & Wills
Burke & Wills as Sir William Stawell
1984
The Wild Duck
The Wild Duck as Gregory
Bodyline
Bodyline as Mr. Jardine
1982
1981
Strange Behavior
Strange Behavior as Dr. Le Sange / Nagel
Grendel Grendel Grendel
Grendel Grendel Grendel as The Dragon / Beowulf (voice)
1980
Water Under the Bridge
Water Under the Bridge as Maynard Dickens
1979
Cathy's Child
Cathy's Child as Minister
1978
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith as Man in Butcher Shop
1977
The Duellists
The Duellists as Captain with Eyepatch
1976
The Devil's Playground
The Devil's Playground as Brother Francine
Summer of Secrets
Summer of Secrets as Dr. Beverley Adams
1974
Petersen
Petersen as Prof. Charles Kent
Between Wars
Between Wars as Peter Avante