Person file · Acting
John Bluthal
Born 1929-08-12Malopolskie, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside OutSelf (Archive Footage)JungleUncle NissimBritish Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at OurselvesFrank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)Hail, Caesar!Prof. MarcuseThe Funny Blokes of British ComedyFrank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)Love's BrotherPepeOn Location: The Carry OnsCorporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)Beware of Greeks Bearing GunsStephanosWhat's a Carry On?Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)RPMGrinksteinDark CityKarl HarrisThe Fifth ElementProfessor PacoliSpellbreaker: Secret of the LeprechaunsMichael DennehySpikeSelfLeapin' LeprechaunsMichael DennehyA Pinch of SnuffMaurice AranyStan and George's New LifeStan SeniorLabyrinthGoblin (voice)Squaring the CircleBabiuchSuperman IIIPisa VendorThe Return of Captain InvincibleDeli OwnerAlison's BirthdayDean FindlayTouch and GoAnatoleFranklin River JourneyNarrator