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.
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Filmography
all 93
Movies 54
TV Shows 39
Voice 3
self 2
Narrator 1
Self (Archive Footage)
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out (2021)
Movie
Harry
Time and Tide (2020)
TV
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
Pepe
Love's Brother (2004)
Movie
Stephanos
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns (2000)
Movie
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
Self
Spike (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
Blue Heelers (1993)
TV
Stan Senior
Stan and George's New Life (1992)
Movie
Virtual Murder (1992)
TV
Avram
Six Pack (1992)
TV
Anatol Medved
Freddie and Max (1990)
TV
One Foot In the Grave (1990)
TV
5
Pedro
Birds of a Feather (1989)
TV
Victor Ignotas
Inspector Morse (1987)
TV
4.83
Angus
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986)
TV
4.75
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
Babiuch
Squaring the Circle (1984)
Movie
Taggart (1983)
TV
6
Krassin
Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983)
TV
4
Pisa Vendor
Superman III (1983)
Movie
6.01
Deli Owner
The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)
Movie
Various Characters
There's A Lot Of It About (1982)
TV
Edward Emanuelson
Bergerac (1981)
TV
6
Uncle Dean Findlay
Alison's Birthday (1981)
Movie
Enzo Pacelli
Home Sweet Home (1980)
TV
Anatole
Touch and Go (1980)
Movie
Narrator
Franklin River Journey (1980)
Movie
Solly Salmon
Minder (1979)
TV
6
Ernest Friedman
Design for Living (1979)
Movie
The Irishman (1978)
Movie
Guard at Cemetery
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
Movie
5.63
Sidney
Spaghetti Two-Step (1977)
Movie
Royal Taylor
That's Carry On! (1977)
Movie
Sam Nicholls
Meriel the Ghost Girl (1976)
Movie
Newsman
Bluey (1976)
TV
Reporter
Escape to Entebbe (1976)
Movie
Rumpole of the Bailey (1975)
TV
Blind Beggar
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
Movie
5.94
Mr. Giles / MacDuff / Hercules Paint
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
Pakistani Salesman
The Over-Amorous Artist (1974)
Movie
Dr. Einstein / Lieberman / Mr. Mockler
Playhouse (1974)
TV
Uncle Charlie
The Flying Sorcerer (1974)
Movie
Various Roles (voice)
The Three Musketeers (1973)
Movie
4
Jerry
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973)
Movie
Manny Cohen
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1973)
Movie
Henry
Sykes (1972)
TV
Capt. John Tredinnick
Nightmare (1972)
Movie
The Goodies (1970)
TV
Cabbie
Doctor in Trouble (1970)
Movie
4.33
Manny Cohen
All Star Comedy Carnival (1969)
TV
Various Characters
Q... (1969)
TV
A Talent for Loving (1969)
Movie
Judge
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)
Movie
Dr. Pinto
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)
Movie
Man in a Suitcase (1967)
TV
Corporal Clotski
Carry on Follow That Camel (1967)
Movie
5
Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
Casino Royale (1967)
Movie
Manny Cohen
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1967)
TV
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
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
Joe
This Is My Street (1964)
Movie
2
Railway Porter (uncredited)
Doctor in Distress (1963)
Movie
3.5
Von Neidell
The Mouse on the Moon (1963)
Movie
Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell / Captain Ken Johnson
Fireball XL5 (1962)
TV
Guido Naccaro / Ziggy Zaglan
The Saint (1962)
TV
5
Various Characters
It's a Square World (1961)
TV
The Avengers (1961)
TV
6
Charlie
Citizen James (1960)
TV
Martinez
The Larkins (1958)
TV
Hancock's Half Hour (1956)
TV
Ratings
Average 5.57
Based on 1.47 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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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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