John Bluthal
Acting
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.
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John Bluthal
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Filmography of
John Bluthal
Self (Archive Footage)
... 2021
Uncle Nissim
... 2017
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
... 2016
Prof. Marcuse
... 2016
Pepe
... 2004
Stephanos
... 2000
Grinkstein
... 1998
Karl Harris
... 1998
Professor Pacoli
... 1997
Michael Dennehy
... 1996
Himself
... 1996
Michael Dennehy
... 1995
Maurice Arany
... 1994
Stan Senior
... 1992
Goblin (voice)
... 1986
Babiuch
... 1984
Pisa Vendor
... 1983
Deli Owner
... 1983
Dean Findlay
... 1981
Anatole
... 1980
Narrator
... 1980
Ernest Friedman
... 1979
... 1978
Guard at Cemetery
... 1978
Sidney
... 1977
Royal Taylor
... 1977
Sam Nicholls
... 1976
Notafreud (uncredited)
... 1976
Reporter
... 1976
Blind Beggar
... 1975
various
... 1975
Mr. Mockler
... 1975
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
... 1974
Pakistani Salesman
... 1974
Uncle Charlie
... 1974
Various Roles (voice)
... 1973
... 1973
Manny Cohen
... 1973
... 1972
Cabbie
... 1970
... 1969
... 1968
Dr. Pinto
... 1968
Kondu
... 1968
Arrhur Somerset
... 1968
Corporal Clotski
... 1967
Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
... 1967
Mayor's Assistant
... 1967
Roman Chief Guard
... 1966
Bhuta
... 1965
Angry Father
... 1965
Car Thief (uncredited)
... 1964
Head Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow
... 1964
Robert the Bruce
... 1964
... 1964
Railway Porter (uncredited)
... 1963
Von Neidell
... 1963