Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 12, 1929

Died

November 15, 2018 (age 89)

Place of Birth

Malopolskie, Poland

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John Bluthal

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

2022TVPresented in Supercolorisationas Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice)2021FilmThe Vicar of Dibley: Inside Outas Self (Archive Footage)2017FilmJungleas Uncle Nissim 2016FilmBritish Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselvesas Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)2016FilmHail, Caesar!as Prof. Marcuse 2010TVSpiritedas Rocco 2005FilmThe Funny Blokes of British Comedyas Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)2004FilmLove's Brotheras Pepe 2001FilmOn Location: The Carry Onsas Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)2000FilmBeware of Greeks Bearing Gunsas Stephanos 1998FilmWhat's a Carry On?as Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)1998FilmRPMas Grinkstein 1998FilmDark Cityas Karl Harris 1997TVJonathan Creekas Jack Holiday 1997FilmThe Fifth Elementas Professor Pacoli 1996FilmSpellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechaunsas Michael Dennehy 1996FilmSpikeas Self 1995FilmLeapin' Leprechaunsas Michael Dennehy 1994TVThe Vicar of Dibleyas Frank Pickle 1994FilmA Pinch of Snuffas Maurice Arany 1993TVBlue Heelers 1992FilmStan and George's New Lifeas Stan Senior 1992TVVirtual Murder 1990TVOne Foot in the Graveas Mr Jellinek 1989TVBirds of a Featheras Pedro 1987TVInspector Morseas Victor Ignotas 1986FilmLabyrinthas Goblin (voice)1986TVLovejoyas Popov 1985TVIn Sickness and in Healthas Ricky 1985TVSuper Granas Inside Legg The Tailor 1984FilmSquaring the Circleas Babiuch 1983TVTaggart 1983TVReilly: Ace of Spiesas Krassin 1983FilmSuperman IIIas Pisa Vendor 1983FilmThe Return of Captain Invincibleas Deli Owner 1982TVThere's A Lot Of It About 1981TVBergeracas Edward Emanuelson 1981FilmAlison's Birthdayas Dean Findlay 1980TVHome Sweet Homeas Enzo Pacelli 1980FilmTouch and Goas Anatole 1980FilmFranklin River Journeyas Narrator 1979TVMinderas Solly Salmon 1979FilmDesign for Livingas Ernest Friedman 1978FilmRenoir, My Fatheras Gleyne 1978FilmThe Irishmanas Dave 1978FilmRevenge of the Pink Pantheras Guard at Cemetery 1977FilmThat's Carry On!as Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)1977TVBBC2 Play of the Weekas Gleyne 1977FilmSpaghetti Two-Stepas Sidney 1976FilmEscape to Entebbeas Reporter 1976FilmMeriel the Ghost Girlas Sam Nicholls 1976TVBlueyas Newsman 1976FilmFantasmas Notafreud (uncredited)1976FilmThe Jokeas Dr Einstein 1975TVRumpole of the Baileyas Gaston LeBlanc 1975FilmThe Return of the Pink Pantheras Blind Beggar 1975FilmThe Great McGonagallas various 1975FilmMrs. Acland's Ghostsas Mr. Mockler 1974FilmThe Four Musketeersas English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)1974FilmThe Cafeteriaas Lieberman 1974FilmThe Over-Amorous Artistas Pakistani Salesman 1974TVPlayhouseas Sam Nicholls 1974FilmThe Flying Sorcereras Uncle Charlie 1973FilmThe Three Musketeersas Various Roles (voice)1973FilmDigby, the Biggest Dog in the Worldas Jerry 1973FilmNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Widthas Manny Cohen 1972TVSykesas Henry 1972FilmNightmare 1971FilmCarry On Henryas Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)1970FilmDoctor in Troubleas Taxi Driver 1969TVQ...1969FilmA Talent for Loving 1968FilmThe Bliss of Mrs. Blossomas Judge 1968FilmDon't Raise the Bridge, Lower the Riveras Dr. Pinto 1968FilmThe Brahmin Widowas Kondu 1968FilmThe Visitorsas Arrhur Somerset 1967TVMan in a Suitcase 1967FilmFollow That Camelas Corporal Clotski 1967FilmCasino Royaleas Casino Doorman & MI5. Man 1967TVNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Widthas Manny Cohen 1967FilmA Ghost of a Chanceas Mayor's Assistant 1966FilmA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forumas Roman Chief Guard 1965TVBBC Play of the Monthas Ernest Friedman 1965FilmHelp!as Bhuta 1965FilmThe Knack... and How to Get Itas Angry Father 1964TVHMS Paradiseas Gus 1964FilmA Hard Day's Nightas Car Thief (uncredited)1964FilmCarry On Spyingas Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)1964TVThe Protectorsas Vladimir Kropotny 1964FilmFather Came Too!as Actor Playing Robert the Bruce 1964FilmThis Is My Streetas Joe 1963TVFestivalas Justin Thyme 1963FilmDoctor in Distressas Railway Porter (uncredited)1963FilmThe Mouse on the Moonas Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)1962TVFireball XL5 1962TVThe Saintas Ziggy Zaglan 1961TVIt's a Square World 1961TVThe Avengersas Sergei Ivenko 1960TVCitizen Jamesas Charlie 1958TVThe Larkinsas Martinez 1956TVArmchair Theatreas Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen 1956TVHancock's Half Hour