Basil Dignam | |
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in The Prisoner: Checkmate (1967)
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Born |
Basil Martin Dignam 24 October 1905 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
Died | 31 January 1979 Westminster, London, England |
(aged 73)
Occupation | Actor |
Basil Dignam (24 October 1905 – 31 January 1979) was an English character actor.
Basil Dignam was born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire. He acted on film and television between 1948 and 1978. He often appeared as an authority figure, such as a police officer, army general or peer.
He was married to actress Mona Washbourne. His brother Mark Dignam was also a professional actor. Basil Dignam died, aged 73, in Westminster, London.