Basil Dignam

Basil Dignam

Deceased · Born: Oct 24, 1905 · Died: Jan 31, 1979

1972
1967
1955

Personal Details

BornOct 24, 1905 Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Basil Dignam, a renowned English actor, embarked on his life's journey on October 24, 1905, in the picturesque town of Ecclesall Bierlow, nestled in the heart of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. With a career spanning multiple decades, he left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, earning recognition for his captivating performances in iconic films such as Department S (1969),Gorgo (1961),and The Stars Look Down (1974).

Throughout his life, Dignam shared his love with Mona Washbourne, his devoted wife, who stood by his side through the ups and downs of his illustrious career. Together, they formed a bond that would last a lifetime, a testament to the power of love and commitment.

Tragically, Basil Dignam's life came to a close on January 31, 1979, in Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom. His passing left a void in the hearts of those who knew and admired him, but his legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

1974
Undercovers Hero
Undercovers Hero as Brigadier
1972
Young Winston
Young Winston as Joseph Chamberlain
The Moonstone
The Moonstone as Gabriel Betteredge
1971
10 Rillington Place
10 Rillington Place as Member of Medical Board
Persuasion
Persuasion as Sir Walter Elliot
1970
The Games
The Games as Sir Harold
The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain as Tactical Records Officer (uncredited)
1968
Assignment K
Assignment K as Howlett
1967
The Jokers
The Jokers as David's Bank Manager
1966
Naked Evil
Naked Evil as Jim Benson
Where the Spies Are
Where the Spies Are as Major Harding
1965
Rotten to the Core
Rotten to the Core as The General
1964
Master Spy
Master Spy as Richard Horton
Ring of Treason
Ring of Treason as Second Member at Lords (uncredited)
1963
80,000 Suspects
80,000 Suspects as Health Officer Boswell
Heavens Above!
Heavens Above! as Prison Governor
1962
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia as Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)
1961
Gorgo
Gorgo as Admiral Brooks
Victim
Victim as Barrister (uncredited)
The Fourth Square
The Fourth Square as Inspector Forbes
1960
A Touch of Larceny
A Touch of Larceny as Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)
The Risk
The Risk as Dr Childs
1959
Sapphire
Sapphire as Doctor Burgess
Man in a Cocked Hat
Man in a Cocked Hat as Security Officer
I'm All Right Jack
I'm All Right Jack as Minister of Labour
Room at the Top
Room at the Top as Priest (uncredited)
1958
Corridors of Blood
Corridors of Blood as Hospital Chairman
Further Up the Creek
Further Up the Creek as Flagship Commander
Up the Creek
Up the Creek as Coombes
Mad Little Island
Mad Little Island as R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)
Carry on Sergeant
Carry on Sergeant as Third Specialist
1957
The Depraved
The Depraved as Tom Wilton
Battle Hell
Battle Hell as Sir Lionel Henry Lamb, British Ambassador to China
Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law as Mr. Justice Emery
The Counterfeit Plan
The Counterfeit Plan as Police Commissioner
1956
The Narrowing Circle
The Narrowing Circle as George Pacey
Port of Escape
Port of Escape as Det. Sgt. Crawford
Reach for the Sky
Reach for the Sky as Air Ministry Doctor
1955
They Can't Hang Me
They Can't Hang Me as Wing Commander Riddle
Touch and Go
Touch and Go as Stevens
The Quatermass Xperiment
The Quatermass Xperiment as Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)
1952
His Excellency
His Excellency as Security Officer
1951
Two on the Tiles
Two on the Tiles as Ship’s Captain
Smart Alec
Smart Alec as Defense Attorney
Island Rescue
Island Rescue as R.A.M.C. Captain
1949
Maytime in Mayfair
Maytime in Mayfair as Commissionaire (uncredited)