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
Paradise Road
Comrades
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
Isabelle Eberhardt
We of the Never Never
Burke & Wills

Top Movie Credits

Moulin Rouge! Christian's Father
Australia Father Benedict
The Duellists Captain with Eyepatch
Gods and Monsters Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
Burke & Wills Sir William Stawell