Who plays Major Dalby in The Ipcress File?

Major Dalby is played by Nigel Green.

What are Major Dalby's abilities?

Major Dalby's abilities include intelligence management, strategic oversight, interrogation, diplomacy, tactical coordination.

Major Dalby has 3 mapped relationships in The Ipcress File. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

MI5 section head who oversees Harry Palmer's early missions and manages the IPCRESS investigation.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Intelligence management, Strategic oversight, Interrogation, Diplomacy, Tactical coordination

Major Dalby — Professional Superior — Harry Palmer (Michael Caine)
Dalby acts as Palmer's direct supervisor and section head within the intelligence organization.
Major Dalby — Power Subordinate — Colonel Ross (Guy Doleman)
Ross holds authority over Dalby and uses the investigation to pressure his department.
Major Dalby — Professional Supervisor — Carswell (Gordon Jackson)
Dalby manages Carswell's fieldwork and relies on his analytical contributions.