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John Bluthal Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1929-08-12

Birthplace:
Malopolskie, Poland

Credits:
112 Total Roles

John Bluthal

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 Presented in Supercolorisation TV Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice)
2022 Presented in Supercolorisation TV Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice)
2022 Presented in Supercolorisation TV Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice)
2021 The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out MOVIE Self (Archive Footage)
2017 Jungle MOVIE Uncle Nissim
2016 British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves MOVIE Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
2016 Hail, Caesar! MOVIE Prof. Marcuse
2010 Spirited TV Rocco
2005 The Funny Blokes of British Comedy MOVIE Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004 Love's Brother MOVIE Pepe

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