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Basil Dignam | |
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| Born | Basil Martin Dignam[1] (1905-10-24)24 October 1905 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 31 January 1979(1979-01-31) (aged 73) Westminster, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938–1978 |
| Spouse | Mona Washbourne (1940–1979) (his death) |
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 – 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.[2]
Basil Dignam was born inSheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire. Before the acting, he tried many jobs, from a company clerk to a journalist. He acted on film and television between 1948 and 1978.[2] He often appeared as an authority figure, such asMr Justice Poynter inCrown Court, as a police officer, army general or peer.[3] Television appearances includeThe Prisoner:Checkmate (1967) andThe Champions (1968), as Sir Frederick in episode 2 "The Invisible Man".
He was married to actressMona Washbourne from 1940 until his death in 1979.[4] His brotherMark Dignam was also a professional actor.[4] Basil Dignam died, aged 73, inWestminster, London.
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