Mark Dignam

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Characters played by Mark Dignam

Vincentio — The Taming of the Shrew (1967)

Vincentio is Lucentio’s father, whose permission Lucentio has received before leaving Pisa to study at the university in Padua. He later appears on the road while Lucentio’s return journey is unfolding. Petruchio deliberately calls him a beautiful young woman, and Katharina eventually accepts the description after first correcting it.

Examiner at Microscope (uncredited) — Doctor in the House (1954)

Academic examiner, minor role.

Lieutenant — Tom Jones (1963)

A British soldier involved in the incident with Mrs. Waters, the Lieutenant becomes part of the confrontation that Tom Jones tries to stop. Tom’s rescue of the woman leads to a duel and sets in motion the accusation and imprisonment that threaten Tom’s life.

King Arthur — Siege of the Saxons (1963)

The king of Camelot and father of Katherine, Arthur learns that one of his knights is plotting to take over and marry his daughter. He is soon slain by the soldiers of Edmund of Cornwall, whose actions set Katherine's escape and the struggle over the throne in motion.

Polonius — Hamlet (1969)

Polonius is Ophelia's father and one of the people troubled by Hamlet's apparent madness. Hamlet accidentally kills him, a death that drives Ophelia into madness and grief. Polonius's death also leads Claudius to send Hamlet to England to be murdered.

Prosecutor — Carrington V.C. (1954)

The military legal representative presenting the charges of embezzlement, absence, and improper conduct against Carrington.

Career Overview

Mark Dignam has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently St Trinian's Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Conscience Bay, Who Killed Jack Robins?, Further Up Pompeii. 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
55
Birth Date
1909-03-20
Birth Place
Ealing, London, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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