Arthur Dignam
Acting
Born Sep 09, 1939
· Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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...
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7.5
movie
Moulin Rouge!
as Christian's Father
2001
6.6
movie
Australia
as Father Benedict
2008
7.2
movie
The Duellists
as Captain with Eyepatch
1977
6.9
movie
Gods and Monsters
as Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)
1998
8.1
tv
The Storyteller: Greek Myths
as Acrisius
1991
6.4
movie
Paradise Road
as Mr. Pike
1997
5.5
movie
Strange Behavior
as Dr. Le Sange / Nagel
1981
6.7
movie
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
as Man in Butcher Shop
1978
7.0
tv
The New Avengers
as Dr. Graham
1976
6.1
movie
The Return of Captain Invincible
as Lawyer
1983
6.5
movie
The Devil's Playground
as Brother Francine
1977
6.3
movie
Dating the Enemy
as Dr. Kamins
1996