Arthur Dignam
Born:September 9, 1939
Place of Birth:Lord Howe Island, New South Wales, Australia
Known For:Acting
Biography
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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.
His son is the actor Nicholas Gledhill.
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Filmography
Acting
Moulin Rouge!
Christian's Father
2001
Australia
Father Benedict
2008
The Duellists
Captain with Eyepatch
1977