Movies (Acting Roles)
Soft Beds, Hard Battles
Basil Dignam was 68 in Soft Beds, Hard Battles as 'Brigadier'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 24 1974
I Spy a Stranger
Basil Dignam was 66 in I Spy a Stranger as 'Mr. Hufson'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1972
Young Winston
Basil Dignam was 66 in Young Winston as 'Joseph Chamberlain'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1972
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
Basil Dignam was 65 in A Lizard in a Woman's Skin as 'Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1971
10 Rillington Place
Basil Dignam was 65 in 10 Rillington Place as 'Member of Medical Board'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1971
The Games
Basil Dignam was 64 in The Games as 'Sir Harold'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1970
Laughter in the Dark
Basil Dignam was 63 in Laughter in the Dark as 'Dealer'.Movie Released: Sun, May 11 1969
Twisted Nerve
Basil Dignam was 63 in Twisted Nerve as 'Doctor'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1968
Number Ten
Basil Dignam was 62 in Number Ten as 'Sebastian Fleming'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1968
Assignment K
Basil Dignam was 62 in Assignment K as 'Howlett'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1968
The Cuckoo Patrol
Basil Dignam was 61 in The Cuckoo Patrol as 'Snodgrass'.Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1967
The Jokers
Basil Dignam was 61 in The Jokers as 'David's Bank Manager'.Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1967
Naked Evil
Basil Dignam was 60 in Naked Evil as 'Jim Benson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1966
Where the Spies Are
Basil Dignam was 60 in Where the Spies Are as 'Major Harding'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 26 1966
Rotten to the Core
Basil Dignam was 59 in Rotten to the Core as 'The General'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965
Master Spy
Basil Dignam was 58 in Master Spy as 'Richard Horton'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1964
Ring of Spies
Basil Dignam was 58 in Ring of Spies as 'Second Member at Lords (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1964
80,000 Suspects
Basil Dignam was 57 in 80,000 Suspects as 'Health Officer Boswell'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1963
Heavens Above!
Basil Dignam was 57 in Heavens Above! as 'Prison Governor'.Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963
Seven Seas to Calais
Basil Dignam was 57 in Seven Seas to Calais as 'Sir Francis Walsingham'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1962
Lawrence of Arabia
Basil Dignam was 57 in Lawrence of Arabia as 'Cavalry General at Field Briefing (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1962
Life for Ruth
Basil Dignam was 56 in Life for Ruth as 'Mapleton'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1962
Fate Takes a Hand
Basil Dignam was 55 in Fate Takes a Hand as 'Wheeler'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1961
Victim
Basil Dignam was 55 in Victim as 'Barrister (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
The Secret Partner
Basil Dignam was 55 in The Secret Partner as 'Lyle'.Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Gorgo
Basil Dignam was 55 in Gorgo as 'Admiral Brooks'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1961
Suspect
Basil Dignam was 55 in Suspect as 'Dr Childs'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1960
The Spider's Web
Basil Dignam was 55 in The Spider's Web as 'Hugo'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960
A Touch of Larceny
Basil Dignam was 54 in A Touch of Larceny as 'Lt. Cmdr. Evans at P.R.O. (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 04 1960
Sentenced for Life
Basil Dignam was 54 in Sentenced for Life as 'Ralph Thompson'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Sapphire
Basil Dignam was 54 in Sapphire as 'Doctor Burgess'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959
I'm All Right Jack
Basil Dignam was 53 in I'm All Right Jack as 'Minister of Labour'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1959
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Basil Dignam was 53 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as 'Security Officer'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959
Room at the Top
Basil Dignam was 53 in Room at the Top as 'Priest (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 29 1958
Corridors of Blood
Basil Dignam was 53 in Corridors of Blood as 'Hospital Chairman'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958
Further Up the Creek
Basil Dignam was 53 in Further Up the Creek as 'Flagship Commander'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1958
Rockets Galore
Basil Dignam was 52 in Rockets Galore as 'R.A.F. Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1958
Carry On Sergeant
Basil Dignam was 52 in Carry On Sergeant as 'Third Specialist'.Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 1958
Up the Creek
Basil Dignam was 52 in Up the Creek as 'Coombes'.Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1958
Innocent Sinners
Basil Dignam was 52 in Innocent Sinners as 'Dyson'.Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1958
Son of a Stranger
Basil Dignam was 52 in Son of a Stranger as 'Dr. Delaney'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1958
The Nice Americans
Basil Dignam was 52 in The Nice Americans as 'Inspector Adams'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958
The Depraved
Basil Dignam was 52 in The Depraved as 'Tom Wilton'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1957
Three Sundays to Live
Basil Dignam was 51 in Three Sundays to Live as 'Davitt'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Brothers in Law
Basil Dignam was 51 in Brothers in Law as 'Mr. Justice Emery'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1957
You Pay Your Money
Basil Dignam was 51 in You Pay Your Money as 'Currie'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1957
The Counterfeit Plan
Basil Dignam was 51 in The Counterfeit Plan as 'Police Commissioner'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
The Weapon
Basil Dignam was 50 in The Weapon Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Reach for the Sky
Basil Dignam was 50 in Reach for the Sky as 'Air Ministry Doctor'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1956
Port of Escape
Basil Dignam was 50 in Port of Escape as 'Det. Sgt. Crawford'.Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1956
The Narrowing Circle
Basil Dignam was 50 in The Narrowing Circle as 'George Pacey'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 29 1956
Touch and Go
Basil Dignam was 49 in Touch and Go as 'Stevens'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 02 1955
They Can't Hang Me
Basil Dignam was 49 in They Can't Hang Me as 'Wing Commander Riddle'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
The Quatermass Xperiment
Basil Dignam was 49 in The Quatermass Xperiment as 'Sir Lionel Dean (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1955
Hammer the Toff
Basil Dignam was 46 in Hammer the Toff as 'Superintendent'.Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1952
His Excellency
Basil Dignam was 46 in His Excellency as 'Security Officer'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1952
Appointment with Venus
Basil Dignam was 45 in Appointment with Venus as 'R.A.M.C. Captain'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 08 1951
Two on the Tiles
Basil Dignam was 45 in Two on the Tiles as 'Ship’s Captain'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1951
Smart Alec
Basil Dignam was 45 in Smart Alec as 'Defense Attorney'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Maytime in Mayfair
Basil Dignam was 43 in Maytime in Mayfair as 'Commissionaire (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, May 24 1949
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Life of Shakespeare
Basil Dignam was 72+ in Life of Shakespeare as 'The Lord Chamberlain'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1978
The New Avengers
Basil Dignam was 70+ in The New Avengers as 'Hugh Rydercroft'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 22 1976
The Stars Look Down
Basil Dignam was 69+ in The Stars Look Down as 'Richard Barras'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
The Sweeney
Basil Dignam was 69+ in The Sweeney as 'Moberly'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Crown Court
Basil Dignam was 66+ in Crown Court as 'Dr. Sissons'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
The Adventurer
Basil Dignam was 66+ in The Adventurer as 'John Ballard'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
War & Peace
Basil Dignam was 66+ in War & Peace TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
The Protectors
Basil Dignam was 66+ in The Protectors as 'Charles Engleton'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Fathers and Sons
Basil Dignam was 65+ in Fathers and Sons TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1971
Justice
Basil Dignam was 65+ in Justice as 'Sir Jules Larsen'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
The Persuaders!
Basil Dignam was 65+ in The Persuaders! as 'Prime Minister Norman Russell'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Jason King
Basil Dignam was 65+ in Jason King TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Persuasion
Basil Dignam was 65+ in Persuasion as 'Sir Walter Elliot'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 18 1971
Elizabeth R
Basil Dignam was 65+ in Elizabeth R as 'Archbishop Gardiner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 1971
UFO
Basil Dignam was 64+ in UFO as 'Cabinet Minister'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1970
The Six Wives of Henry VIII
Basil Dignam was 64+ in The Six Wives of Henry VIII as 'Bishop Gardiner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Department S
Basil Dignam was 63+ in Department S as 'Howard Finch, Henry Smith'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
The Main Chance
Basil Dignam was 63+ in The Main Chance as 'Mr. Jory'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 18 1969
Judge Dee
Basil Dignam was 63+ in Judge Dee TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 08 1969
The Champions
Basil Dignam was 62+ in The Champions as 'Sir Frederick'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
The Prisoner
Basil Dignam was 61+ in The Prisoner as 'Supervisor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1967
Man in a Suitcase
Basil Dignam was 61+ in Man in a Suitcase TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967
United!
Basil Dignam was 59+ in United! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1965
Gideon's Way
Basil Dignam was 59+ in Gideon's Way as 'Commissioner Scott-Marle'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
The Saint
Basil Dignam was 56+ in The Saint as 'Cmdr. Richardson'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Sir Francis Drake
Basil Dignam was 56+ in Sir Francis Drake as 'Duke Of Alva'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1961
The Avengers
Basil Dignam was 55+ in The Avengers TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
No Hiding Place
Basil Dignam was 53+ in No Hiding Place TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Interpol Calling
Basil Dignam was 53+ in Interpol Calling as 'Insp. Hopkins'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1959
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Basil Dignam was 49+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Rich Merchant'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955
Sherlock Holmes
Basil Dignam was 48+ in Sherlock Holmes TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
