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.
Filmography
all 100
Movies 61
TV Shows 39
Voice 3
self 2
Narrator 1
Self (Archive Footage)
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out (2021)
Movie
Uncle Nissim
Jungle (2017)
Movie
3.5
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016)
Movie
Prof. Marcuse
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
Movie
5.5
Rocco
Spirited (2010)
TV
6
Grinkstein
RPM (1998)
Movie
Karl Harris
Dark City (1998)
Movie
5.89
Jack Holiday
Jonathan Creek (1997)
TV
1
Professor Pacoli
The Fifth Element (1997)
Movie
6.16
Michael Dennehy
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns (1996)
Movie
Michael Dennehy
Leapin' Leprechauns (1995)
Movie
Frank Pickle
The Vicar of Dibley (1994)
TV
Maurice Arany
A Pinch of Snuff (1994)
TV
Maurice Arany
A Pinch of Snuff (1994)
Movie
Stan Senior
Stan and George's New Life (1992)
Movie
Avram
Six Pack (1992)
TV
Tennis Spectator
Hamlet: The Video (1992)
Movie
Anatol Medved
Freddie and Max (1990)
TV
Victor Ignotas
Inspector Morse (1987)
TV
4.83
Goblin (voice)
Labyrinth (1986)
Movie
6.9
Popov
Lovejoy (1986)
TV
5
Richard Armitage
The Melting Pot (1985)
TV
Inside Legg The Tailor
Super Gran (1985)
TV
Pisa Vendor
Superman III (1983)
Movie
6.01
Various Characters
There's A Lot Of It About (1982)
TV
Edward Emanuelson
Bergerac (1981)
TV
6
Dean Findlay
Alison's Birthday (1981)
Movie
Enzo Pacelli
Home Sweet Home (1980)
TV
Anatole
Touch and Go (1980)
Movie
Solly Salmon
Minder (1979)
TV
6
Ernest Friedman
Design for Living (1979)
Movie
Guard at Cemetery
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
Movie
5.63
Royal Taylor
That's Carry On! (1977)
Movie
Reporter
Escape to Entebbe (1976)
Movie
Sam Nicholls
Meriel the Ghost Girl (1976)
Movie
Newsman
Bluey (1976)
TV
Notafreud (uncredited)
Fantasm (1976)
Movie
Dr Einstein
The Joke (1976)
Movie
Blind Beggar
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
Movie
5.94
Mr. Giles
The Great McGonagall (1975)
Movie
Mr. Mockler
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts (1975)
Movie
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
The Four Musketeers (1974)
Movie
3.2
Lieberman
The Cafeteria (1974)
Movie
Pakistani Salesman
The Over-Amorous Artist (1974)
Movie
Sam Nicholls
Playhouse (1974)
TV
Uncle Charlie
The Flying Sorcerer (1974)
Movie
Various Roles (voice)
The Three Musketeers (1973)
Movie
4
Henry
Sykes (1972)
TV
Capt. John Tredinnick
Nightmare (1972)
Movie
Manny Cohen
All Star Comedy Carnival (1969)
TV
Various Characters
Q... (1969)
TV
Martinelli
A Talent for Loving (1969)
Movie
Arthur Somerset
The Visitors (1968)
Movie
Cpl. Clotski
Carry on Follow That Camel (1967)
Movie
5
Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
Casino Royale (1967)
Movie
Mayor's Assistant
A Ghost of a Chance (1967)
Movie
Roman Chief Guard
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)
Movie
Bhuta
Help! (1965)
Movie
Angry Father
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
Movie
6
Car Thief (uncredited)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Movie
6
Head Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow
Carry On Spying (1964)
Movie
5
Vladimir Kropotny
The Protectors (1964)
TV
Robert the Bruce
Father Came Too! (1964)
Movie
Railway Porter (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress (1963)
Movie
3.5
Von Neidell
The Mouse on the Moon (1963)
Movie
Commander Wilbur Zero
Fireball XL5 (1962)
TV
Ziggy Zaglan / Guido Naccaro
The Saint (1962)
TV
5
Various Characters
It's a Square World (1961)
TV
Charlie
Citizen James (1960)
TV
Martinez
The Larkins (1958)
TV
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1929-08-12
Deathday2018-11-15 (89 years old)
Birth PlaceGalicia, Ukraine
CitizenshipsSecond Polish Republic, Australia
Also Known AsΤζον Μπλουθάλ
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