Quick Facts
Born:
1939-09-09
Birthplace:
Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia
Credits:
37 Total Roles
Arthur Dignam
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Biography
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Arthur Dignam (born 9 September 1939) is an Australian character actor, born on Lord Howe Island. He attended Newington College (1955–1956) as a boarder.
He is possibly best known for one of his early roles, that of Brother Francine in Fred Schepisi's The Devil's Playground (1976). While he has worked mainly in film and television, he has also worked in theatre, including musical theatre. He played Pontius Pilate in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972–73, and appears on the original Australian cast recording.
His son is the actor Nicholas Gledhill.
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Arthur Dignam (born 9 September 1939) is an Australian character actor, born on Lord Howe Island. He attended Newington College (1955–1956) as a boarder.
He is possibly best known for one of his early roles, that of Brother Francine in Fred Schepisi's The Devil's Playground (1976). While he has worked mainly in film and television, he has also worked in theatre, including musical theatre. He played Pontius Pilate in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972–73, and appears on the original Australian cast recording.
His son is the actor Nicholas Gledhill.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Arthur Dignam, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Moulin Rouge!
Christian's Father
Australia
Father Benedict
The Duellists
Captain with Eyepatch
Gods and Monsters
Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
Acrisius
Paradise Road
Mr. Pike
Strange Behavior
Dr. Le Sange / Nagel
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Man in Butcher Shop
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gödel Incomplete MOVIE | Old Kurt Gödel |
| 2008 | Australia MOVIE | Father Benedict |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! MOVIE | Christian's Father |
| 1998 | Gods and Monsters MOVIE | Ernest Thesiger (uncredited) |
| 1997 | Paradise Road MOVIE | Mr. Pike |
| 1997 | Warm Strangers MOVIE | Old Man |
| 1996 | Dating the Enemy MOVIE | Dr. Kamins |
| 1994 | Escape from Jupiter TV | Professor Ingessol |
| 1993 | The Nostradamus Kid MOVIE | Pastor Anderson |
| 1991 | The Storyteller: Greek Myths TV | Acrisius |