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Arthur Dignam

Arthur Dignam

Actor·b. 1939·Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia

6 horror credits

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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.

Actor6 films

Gods and Monsters

Gods and Monsters

Ernest Thesiger (uncredited)

1998
Shadow of the Cobra

Shadow of the Cobra

1989
The Dreaming

The Dreaming

Professor Bernard Thornton

1988 3.0
Strange Behavior

Strange Behavior

Dr. Le Sange / Nagel

1981 2.5
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith

Man in Butcher Shop

1978
Summer of Secrets

Summer of Secrets

Dr. Beverley Adams

1976