Acting
John Bluthal
Born 1929-08-12 · Malopolskie, Poland · Died 2018-11-15
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.
Cast
Known for
The Fifth Element
Dark City
Casino Royale
Jungle
Labyrinth
The Three Musketeers
Superman III
A Hard Day's Night
Hail, Caesar!
The Four Musketeers
Carry on Follow That Camel
The Return of the Pink Panther
Revenge of the Pink Panther
The Knack... and How to Get It
Help!
The Return of Captain Invincible
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
A Pinch of Snuff
Carry On Spying
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
RPM
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
The Mouse on the Moon
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
Love's Brother
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
That's Carry On!
Father Came Too!
Doctor in Distress
Alison's Birthday
A Ghost of a Chance
Squaring the Circle
A Talent for Loving
The Over-Amorous Artist
Meriel the Ghost Girl
The Great McGonagall
This Is My Street
Leapin' Leprechauns
Doctor in Trouble
