Basil Dignam

English actor (1905–1979)
Person human Q474518
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Basil Dignam

Summary

Basil Dignam is a human[1]. Born in Sheffield[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1905[3]. He died in Westminster[4]. He died on January 31, 1979[5]. He worked as a film actor[6] and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (456 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Basil Dignam was born in Sheffield[2].
  • Basil Dignam died in Westminster[4].
  • Basil Dignam was born on October 24, 1905[3].
  • Basil Dignam died on January 31, 1979[5].
  • Basil Dignam held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Basil Dignam worked as a film actor[6].
  • Basil Dignam's professions included television actor[7].
  • Basil Dignam is recorded as male[10].
  • Basil Dignam's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Basil Dignam's family name is recorded as Dignam[12].
  • Basil Dignam's given name is recorded as Basil[13].
  • Basil Dignam's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[14].

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Origins and Family

Basil Dignam was born in Sheffield[2]. He was born on October 24, 1905[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6] and television actor[7].

Death and Burial

Basil Dignam died on January 31, 1979[5]. He died in Westminster[4].

Why It Matters

Basil Dignam ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (456 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[15]

FAQs

Where was Basil Dignam born?

Basil Dignam was born in Sheffield[2].

Where did Basil Dignam die?

Basil Dignam died in Westminster[4].

What did Basil Dignam do for work?

Basil Dignam worked as film actor[6] and television actor[7].

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  1. 8d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Citizenship
    Family name Dignam
    Place of death Westminster
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