Acting
John Bluthal
1929-2018
Known for The Fifth Element, Dark City, Jungle.
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Born08/12/1929
Died11/15/2018
AgeDied at 89
BirthplaceMalopolskie, Poland
DepartmentActing
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.
Movie Credits
Alison's Birthday (1981)
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973)
That's Carry On! (1977)
Love's Brother (2004)
The Return of Captain Invincible (1983)
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)
The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)
Dark City (1998)
Help! (1965)
Jungle (2017)
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)
Follow That Camel (1967)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)
Carry On Spying (1964)
The Fifth Element (1997)
The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
This Is My Street (1964)
Fantasm (1976)
Father Came Too! (1964)
The Mouse on the Moon (1963)
Hail, Caesar! (2016)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out (2021)
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves (2016)
Doctor in Trouble (1970)
The Three Musketeers (1973)
Carry On Henry (1971)
Doctor in Distress (1963)
Casino Royale (1967)
The Four Musketeers (1974)
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy (2005)
Superman III (1983)
Labyrinth (1986)