Quick Facts
Born:
1926-05-11
Birthplace:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Credits:
20 Total Roles
Frank Thring
Acting
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Biography
Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961.
He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
Known For
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
The Collector
Ben-Hur
Pontius Pilatus
The Vikings
Aella
El Cid
Al Kadir
King of Kings
Herod Antipas
Howling III: The Marsupials
Jack Citron
Age of Consent
Godfrey
The Man from Hong Kong
Willard
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hercules Returns MOVIE | Zeus (voice) |
| 1987 | Howling III: The Marsupials MOVIE | Jack Citron |
| 1986 | Death of a Soldier MOVIE | Religious Speaker |
| 1985 | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome MOVIE | The Collector |
| 1985 | The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Bodyline TV | Lord Harris |
| 1983 | At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture MOVIE | Self |
| 1979 | Parkinson In Australia TV | Self |
| 1976 | Mad Dog Morgan MOVIE | Superintendent Cobham |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong MOVIE | Willard |