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John Bluthal

John Bluthal

Actor · Born 1929-08-12 · Malopolskie, Poland

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Biography

John Bluthal (born Isaac Bluthal; 12 August 1928 – 15 November 2018) was a comic actor best known for the role of Frank Pickle in the BBC sitcom The Vicar of Dibley and for his work with Spike Milligan in the Q series. He also appeared in several films including the Carry On movies, The Pink Panther movies, A Hard Day's Night, Help!, The Fifth Element and Hail, Caesar! He was born in Poland in 1929 and emigrated with his family to Australia when he was a child. In the early 60s, Bluthal moved to the UK to follow his acting career and returned to Australia in later years. He passed away on 15th November, 2018 at the age of 89.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Fifth Element (1997) — Professor Pacoli
  2. Hail, Caesar! (2016) — Prof. Marcuse
  3. Dark City (1998) — Karl Harris
  4. Labyrinth (1986) — Goblin (voice)
  5. Jungle (2017) — Uncle Nissim
  6. Superman III (1983) — Pisa Vendor
  7. Casino Royale (1967) — Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
  8. A Hard Day's Night (1964) — Car Thief (uncredited)
  9. The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) — Blind Beggar
  10. Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) — Guard at Cemetery
  11. The Three Musketeers (1973) — Various Roles (voice)
  12. Help! (1965) — Bhuta
  13. The Four Musketeers (1974) — English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
  14. The Avengers (1961) — Sergei Ivenko
  15. Inspector Morse (1987) — Victor Ignotas
  16. The Saint (1962) — Ziggy Zaglan
  17. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) — Roman Chief Guard
  18. The Vicar of Dibley (1994) — Frank Pickle
  19. One Foot in the Grave (1990) — Mr Jellinek
  20. The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) — Angry Father
  21. Jonathan Creek (1997) — Jack Holiday
  22. Carry On Spying (1964) — Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
  23. Carry On Henry (1971) — Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
  24. Follow That Camel (1967) — Corporal Clotski
  25. Lovejoy (1986) — Popov
  26. The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) — Deli Owner
  27. The Mouse on the Moon (1963) — Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
  28. Alison's Birthday (1981) — Dean Findlay
  29. Minder (1979) — Solly Salmon
  30. That's Carry On! (1977) — Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
  31. Fantasm (1976) — Notafreud (uncredited)
  32. Birds of a Feather (1989) — Pedro
  33. Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) — Gaston LeBlanc
  34. Bergerac (1981) — Edward Emanuelson
  35. Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983) — Krassin
  36. Taggart (1983)
  37. Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973) — Jerry
  38. In Sickness and in Health (1985) — Ricky
  39. Blue Heelers (1993)
  40. Doctor in Distress (1963) — Railway Porter (uncredited)