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John Bluthal
Actor
Born August 12, 1929Died November 15, 2018 (89 years)
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
Filmography
| 2020 | The Big Night In · as Frank |
| 2017 | Jungle · as Uncle Nissim |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! · as Prof. Marcuse |
| 2010 | Spirited (TV Series) · as Rocco |
| 2005 | Grange · as Cast |
| 2005 | Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05 · as Frank Pickle |
| 2004 | Love's Brother · as Pepe |
| 2004 | Jonathan Creek: Long Hair & Duffel Coat · as Jack Holiday |
| 2000 | Beware of Greeks... Bearing Guns · as Stephanos |
| 1999 | Time and Tide · as Harry |
| 1998 | Dark City · as Karl Harris |
| 1997 | RPM · as Grinkstein |
| 1997 | Jonathan Creek (TV Series) · as Jack Holiday |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element · as Professor Pacoli |
| 1996 | Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns · as Michael Dennehy |
| 1995 | Leapin' Leprechauns! · as Michael Dennehy |
| 1994 | The Vicar of Dibley (TV Series) · as Frank Pickle |
| 1994 | Blue Heelers (TV Series) |
| 1991 | Stan and George's New Life · as Stan Senior |
| 1990 | One Foot in the Grave (TV Series) |
| 1989 | Birds Of A Feather (TV Series) · as Pedro |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse (TV Series) · as Victor Ignotas |
| 1986 | The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (TV Series) · as Angus |
| 1986 | Casualty (TV Series) · as Mr. Malinowski |
| 1986 | |
| 1986 | Lovejoy (TV Series) · as Popov |
| 1985 | In Sickness and In Health (TV Series) · as Ricky |
| 1985 | Super Gran (TV Series) · as Inside Legg The Tailor |
| 1983 | Taggart (TV Series) |
| 1983 | Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV Series) · as Krassin |
| 1983 | Superman III · as Pisa Vendor |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible · as Deli Owner |
| 1982 | 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Series) · as Tailor |
| 1981 | The Kenny Everett Television Show (TV Series) · as Various |
| 1981 | Bergerac (TV Series) · as Edward Emanuelson |
| 1981 | Alison's Birthday · as Dean Findlay |
| 1980 | Home Sweet Home (1980) (TV Series) · as Enzo Pacelli |
| 1980 | Touch and Go · as Anatole |
| 1979 | Kelly Monteith (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1979 | Minder (TV Series) · as Solly Salmon |
| 1979 | Doctor Down Under (TV Series) · as 'chalky' White |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther · as Guard At Cemetery |
| 1978 | Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) |
| 1978 | |
| 1977 | BBC2 Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Gleyne |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! · as Royal Taylor |
| 1977 | The Flying Sorcerer · as Uncle Charlie |
| 1976 | Bluey (TV Series) · as Newsman |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther · as Blind Beggar |
| 1975 | The Great McGonagall · as Various |
| 1974 | The Four Musketeers: Milady's Revenge · as English Officer/innkeeper And Other Roles (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1974 | The Over-Amorous Artist · as Pakistani Salesman |
| 1973 | Playhouse (TV Series) · as Sam Nicholls |
| 1973 | The Three Musketeers · as Various Roles (voice) |
| 1973 | Digby: The Biggest Dog in the World · as Jerry |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series) · as Barber |
| 1973 | Never Mind the Quality: Feel the Width · as Manny Cohen |
| 1973 | |
| 1972 | The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1972 | The Pathfinders (TV Series) · as Corporal John Tredinnick |
| 1972 | Sykes (TV Series) · as Henry |
| 1972 | Whodunnit? (UK) (TV Series) · as General Malkol |
| 1971 | Carry on Henry VIII · as Royal Tailor |
| 1971 | Matlock Police (TV Series) · as Eric Sumner |
| 1970 | The Goodies (TV Series) |
| 1970 | Doctor in Trouble · as Cabbie |
| 1969 | Q... (TV Series) |
| 1968 | The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom · as Judge |
| 1968 | Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River · as Dr. Pinto |
| 1967 | Carry on Follow That Camel · as Corporal Clotski |
| 1967 | Man in a Suitcase (TV Series) |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse (TV Series) · as Kondu |
| 1967 | Casino Royale · as Casino Doorman & Mi5. Man |
| 1967 | Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (TV Series) |
| 1967 | A Ghost of a Chance · as Mayor's Assistant |
| 1966 | George and the Dragon (TV Series) · as Salesman |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum · as Roman Chief Guard |
| 1966 | The Baron (TV Series) · as Guiseppe Borzo |
| 1965 | Play of the Month (TV Series) · as Ernest Friedman |
| 1965 | Help! · as Bhuta |
| 1965 | The Knack... and How to Get It · as Angry Father |
| 1965 | Not Only... But Also (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! · as Robert The Bruce |
| 1964 | A Hard Day's Night · as Car Thief (uncredited) |
| 1964 | Carry on Spying · as Head Waiter/voice Of Dr Crow |
| 1964 | This Is My Street · as Joe |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress · as Railway Porter (uncredited) |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon · as Von Neidell |
| 1962 | Fireball XL5 (TV Series) · as Commander Wilbur Zero |
| 1962 | |
| 1962 | Benny Hill (TV Series) · as Willie The Kid |
| 1961 | The Avengers (TV Series) |
| 1960 | Citizen James (TV Series) · as Charlie |
| 1958 | The Larkins (TV Series) · as Martinez |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Emmanuel 'manny' Cohen |
| 1956 | Hancock's Half Hour (TV Series) |
| 1955 | ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) · as Daddy |