1929-08-12 Malopolskie, Poland
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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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out | Self (Archive Footage) | 2021-03-06 |
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Jungle | Uncle Nissim | 2017-06-27 |
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British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves | Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2016-09-12 |
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Hail, Caesar! | Prof. Marcuse | 2016-02-05 |
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Love's Brother | Pepe | 2004-04-01 |
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On Location: The Carry Ons | Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2001-01-01 |
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Φοβού τους Έλληνες | Stephanos | 2000-01-27 |
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What's a Carry On? | Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1998-12-29 |
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RPM | Grinkstein | 1998-06-23 |
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Dark City | Karl Harris | 1998-02-27 |
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Le Cinquième Élément | Professor Pacoli | 1997-05-02 |
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Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns | Michael Dennehy | 1996-10-19 |
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Spike | Himself | 1996-06-11 |
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Leapin' Leprechauns | Michael Dennehy | 1995-07-26 |
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A Pinch of Snuff | Maurice Arany | 1994-04-09 |
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Stan and George's New Life | Stan Senior | 1992-08-28 |
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Labyrinth | Goblin (voice) | 1986-06-27 |
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Squaring the Circle | Babiuch | 1984-05-23 |
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Superman III | Pisa Vendor | 1983-06-17 |
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The Return of Captain Invincible | Deli Owner | 1983-01-28 |
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Alison's Birthday | Dean Findlay | 1981-05-01 |
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Touch and Go | Anatole | 1980-06-12 |
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Franklin River Journey | Narrator | 1980-01-01 |
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Design for Living | Ernest Friedman | 1979-05-06 |
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The Irishman | Dave | 1978-02-28 |
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Revenge of the Pink Panther | Guard at Cemetery | 1978-01-08 |
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Renoir, My Father | Gleyne | 1978-12-12 |
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Spaghetti Two-Step | Sidney | 1977-02-27 |
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That's Carry On! | Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage) | 1977-11-10 |
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The Joke | Dr Einstein | 1976-05-26 |
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Fantasm | Notafreud (uncredited) | 1976-07-16 |
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Escape to Entebbe | Reporter | 1976-12-31 |
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Meriel the Ghost Girl | Sam Nicholls | 1976-09-28 |
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The Return of the Pink Panther | Blind Beggar | 1975-05-21 |
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Mrs. Acland's Ghosts | Mr. Mockler | 1975-01-15 |
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The Great McGonagall | various | 1975-01-23 |
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The Four Musketeers | English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited) | 1974-10-31 |
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The Over-Amorous Artist | Pakistani Salesman | 1974-05-23 |
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The Cafeteria | Lieberman | 1974-08-13 |
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The Flying Sorcerer | Uncle Charlie | 1974-01-01 |
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Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width | Manny Cohen | 1973-01-03 |
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The Three Musketeers | Various Roles (voice) | 1973-12-11 |
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Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World | Jerry | 1973-12-01 |
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Nightmare | 1972-01-01 | |
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Carry On Henry | Moshe Montmorency (uncredited) | 1971-06-03 |
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Doctor in Trouble | Cabbie | 1970-06-16 |
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A Talent for Loving | 1969-01-01 | |
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The Brahmin Widow | Kondu | 1968-04-08 |
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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River | Dr. Pinto | 1968-07-12 |
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom | Judge | 1968-09-11 |
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The Visitors | Arrhur Somerset | 1968-01-05 |
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Casino Royale | Casino Doorman & MI5. Man | 1967-04-13 |
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Follow That Camel | Corporal Clotski | 1967-08-10 |
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A Ghost of a Chance | Mayor's Assistant | 1967-01-01 |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Roman Chief Guard | 1966-10-16 |
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The Knack... and How to Get It | Angry Father | 1965-06-03 |
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Help! | Bhuta | 1965-07-29 |
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Carry On Spying | Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice) | 1964-06-01 |
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Father Came Too! | Robert the Bruce | 1964-02-11 |
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This Is My Street | Joe | 1964-01-15 |
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A Hard Day's Night | Car Thief (uncredited) | 1964-07-07 |
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The Mouse on the Moon | Von Neidell | 1963-05-07 |
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Doctor in Distress | Railway Porter (uncredited) | 1963-07-30 |
