JOHN BLUTHAL
John Bluthal
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 12, 1929
Deathday: November 15, 2018
Place of Birth: Malopolskie, Poland
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
Starring
Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice)
Self (Archive Footage)
2017·
JungleUncle Nissim
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016·
Hail, Caesar!Prof. Marcuse
2010·
SpiritedRocco
2004·
Love's BrotherPepe
Stephanos
1998·
Dark CityKarl Harris
1998·
RPMGrinkstein
1997·
Jonathan CreekJack Holiday
1997·
The Fifth ElementProfessor Pacoli
1996·
SpikeHimself
Michael Dennehy
1995·
Leapin' LeprechaunsMichael Dennehy
1994·
The Vicar of DibleyFrank Pickle
1994·
A Pinch of SnuffMaurice Arany
1993·
Blue Heelers1992·
Virtual MurderStan Senior
Mr Jellinek
1989·
Birds of a FeatherPedro
1987·
Inspector MorseVictor Ignotas
1986·
LovejoyPopov
1986·
LabyrinthGoblin (voice)
1985·
Super GranInside Legg The Tailor
1984·
Squaring the CircleBabiuch
1983·
Reilly: Ace of SpiesKrassin
1983·
Taggart1983·
Superman IIIPisa Vendor
Deli Owner
1981·
BergeracEdward Emanuelson
1981·
Alison's BirthdayDean Findlay
1980·
Home Sweet HomeEnzo Pacelli
Narrator
1980·
Touch and GoAnatole
1979·
MinderSolly Salmon
1979·
Design for LivingErnest Friedman
1978·
Renoir, My FatherGleyne
1978·
The IrishmanDave
Guard at Cemetery
Gleyne
1977·
Spaghetti Two-StepSidney
1977·
That's Carry On!Royal Taylor
1976·
BlueyNewsman
1976·
The JokeDr Einstein
1976·
FantasmNotafreud (uncredited)
Sam Nicholls
1976·
Escape to EntebbeReporter
Blind Beggar
1975·
Mrs. Acland's GhostsMr. Mockler
1975·
The Great McGonagallvarious
1974·
PlayhouseMr. Mockler, Lieberman, Dr. Einstein, Sam Nicholls
1974·
The CafeteriaLieberman
Pakistani Salesman
1974·
The Flying SorcererUncle Charlie
1974·
The Four MusketeersEnglish Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
Jerry
Manny Cohen
1973·
The Three MusketeersVarious Roles (voice)
1972·
SykesHenry
1972·
Nightmare1970·
Doctor in TroubleCabbie
1969·
Q...1969·
A Talent for Loving1968·
The VisitorsArrhur Somerset
1968·
The Brahmin WidowKondu
Dr. Pinto
Judge
1967·
Man in a Suitcase1967·
A Ghost of a ChanceMayor's Assistant
1967·
Casino RoyaleCasino Doorman & MI5. Man
Corporal Clotski
Roman Chief Guard
Ernest Friedman
Angry Father
1965·
Help!Bhuta
1964·
HMS ParadiseGus
1964·
The ProtectorsVladimir Kropotny
1964·
Father Came Too!Robert the Bruce
1964·
This Is My StreetJoe
1964·
A Hard Day's NightCar Thief (uncredited)
1964·
Carry On SpyingHead Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow
1963·
FestivalJustin Thyme
Von Neidell
1963·
Doctor in DistressRailway Porter (uncredited)
1962·
Fireball XL5Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)
1962·
The SaintGuido Naccaro, Ziggy Zaglan
1961·
The AvengersSergei Ivenko
1961·
It's a Square World1960·
Citizen JamesCharlie
1958·
The LarkinsMartinez
1956·
Armchair TheatreEmmanuel 'Manny' Cohen
1956·
Hancock's Half Hour