From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Arthur Dignam born 9 September 1939 is an Australian character actor born on Lord Howe Island He attended Newington College 19551956 as a boarder He is possibly best known for one of his early roles that of Brother Francine in Fred Schepisis The Devils 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 197273 and appears on the original Australian cast recording His son is the actor Nicholas Gledhill Description above from the Wikipedia article Arthur Dignam licensed under CCBYSA full list of contributors on Wikipedia