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

Australia
Moulin Rouge!
Gods and Monsters
The Duellists
Paradise Road
The Return of Captain Invincible
The Storyteller: Greek Myths - Perseus & the Gorgon
The Dreaming
Strange Behavior
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Top Movie Credits

Australia Father Benedict
Moulin Rouge! Christian's Father
Gods and Monsters Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
The Duellists Captain with Eyepatch
The Dreaming Professor Bernard Thornton
Strange Behavior Dr. Le Sange / Nagel