Biography
Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961. He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
Movies & TV Shows
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Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) — The Collector
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Ben-Hur (1959) — Pontius Pilatus
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The Vikings (1958) — Aella
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El Cid (1961) — Al Kadir
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King of Kings (1961) — Herod Antipas
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The Marsupials: The Howling III (1987) — Jack Citron
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Age of Consent (1969) — Godfrey
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The Man from Hong Kong (1975) — Willard
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Mad Dog Morgan (1976) — Superintendent Cobham
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Hercules Returns (1993) — Zeus (voice)
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Ned Kelly (1970) — Judge Barry
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Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (1968) — Dr. Stark
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Alvin Rides Again (1974) — Fingers
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Bodyline (1984) — Lord Harris
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Death of a Soldier (1986) — Religious Speaker
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A Question of Adultery (1958) — Mr. Stanley
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The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' (1985) — Self
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Parkinson In Australia (1979) — Self
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At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture (1983)
- The Devil in Evening Dress (1974) — Host