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Frank Thring

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 11, 1926

Died

December 29, 1994 (age 68)

Place of Birth

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Also Known As

Francis William Thring IV

Frank Thring Jr.

Frank Thring

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.