Arthur Dignam

Born: 1939-09-09

Birthplace: Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia

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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Known For

Moulin Rouge!
Australia
The Duellists
Gods and Monsters
The Dreaming
Paradise Road
Dating the Enemy
Isabelle Eberhardt
Comrades
The Return of Captain Invincible

Top Movie Credits

Moulin Rouge! Christian's Father
Australia Father Benedict
The Duellists Captain with Eyepatch
Gods and Monsters Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
The Dreaming Professor Bernard Thornton