Basil Dignam

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Characters played by Basil Dignam

Priest (uncredited) — Room at the Top (1958)

Background or minor uncredited character with limited screen time and no significant narrative impact.

Third Specialist — Carry On Sergeant (1958)

Military specialist at the army depot.

Admiral Brooks — Gorgo (1961)

A high-ranking Royal Navy official who coordinates the military response, authorizes containment efforts, and oversees the operation to neutralize the threat.

Coombes — Up the Creek (1958)

Minor character with brief involvement.

Defense Attorney — Smart Alec (1951)

The Defense Attorney is identified in the cast as the lawyer defending Alec in the murder trial. Alec is ultimately found not guilty, but the plot provides no specific account of the attorney’s arguments or actions, so no further details about their role or relationship to the characters can be established.

Flagship Commander — Further Up the Creek (1958)

A briefly appearing naval commander connected to the maritime mission involving the Aristotle.

Stevens — Touch and Go (1955)

A supporting character in Touch and Go.

Security Officer — His Excellency (1952)

A security officer in His Excellency.

Career Overview

Basil Dignam has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Up The Creek Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Naked Evil, Fate Takes a Hand, Mr. Garrick and Mrs. Woffington. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
74
Birth Date
1905-10-24
Birth Place
Sheffield, Metropolitan Borough of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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