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John Bluthal
Actor
Died 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.
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 actor |
| 2004 | Love's Brother · as Pepe |
| 2004 | Jonathan Creek: Long Hair & Duffel Coat · as Jack Holiday |
| 2000 | Beware of Greeks... Bearing Guns · as Stephanos |
| 1998 | Dark City · as Karl Harris |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element · as Professor Pacoli |
| 1997 | RPM · as Grinkstein |
| 1997 | Jonathan Creek (TV Series) · as Jack Holiday |
| 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) · as Unknown |
| 1991 | Stan and George's New Life · as Stan Senior |
| 1990 | One Foot in the Grave (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1989 | Birds Of A Feather (TV Series) · as Pedro |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse (TV Series) · as Victor Ignotas |
| 1986 | Labyrinth · as Goblin (voice) |
| 1986 | Casualty (TV Series) · as Mr. Malinowski |
| 1986 | The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (TV Series) · as Angus |
| 1986 | Lovejoy (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1985 | Super Gran (TV Series) · as Inside Legg The Tailor |
| 1985 | In Sickness and In Health (TV Series) · as Ricky |
| 1983 | Superman III · as Pisa Vendor |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible · as Deli Owner |
| 1983 | Reilly: Ace of Spies (TV Series) · as Krassin |
| 1983 | Taggart (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1982 | 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Series) · as Tailor |
| 1981 | Alison's Birthday · as Dean Findlay |
| 1981 | Bergerac (TV Series) · as Edward Emanuelson |
| 1980 | Touch and Go · as Anatole |
| 1980 | Home Sweet Home (1980) (TV Series) · as Enzo Pacelli |
| 1979 | Minder (TV Series) · as Solly Salmon |
| 1979 | Doctor Down Under (TV Series) · as 'Chalky' White |
| 1978 | Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther · as Guard at Cemetery |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! · as Royal Taylor |
| 1976 | Bluey (TV Series) · as Newsman |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther · as Blind Beggar |
| 1975 | The Great McGonagall · as Mr. Giles |
| 1974 | The Over-Amorous Artist · as Pakistani Salesman |
| 1973 | Digby: The Biggest Dog in the World · as Jerry |
| 1973 | A Talent for Loving · as Unknown |
| 1973 | The Flying Sorcerer · as Uncle Charlie |
| 1973 | Playhouse (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1973 | Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series) · as Barber |
| 1972 | Sykes (TV Series) · as Henry |
| 1972 | The Pathfinders (TV Series) · as Corporal John Tredinnick |
| 1971 | Matlock Police (TV Series) · as Eric Sumner |
| 1971 | Carry on Henry VIII · as Royal Tailor |
| 1970 | Doctor in Trouble · as Cabbie |
| 1970 | The Goodies (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1969 | Q... (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1968 | The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom · as Judge |
| 1968 | Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River · as Dr. Pinto |
| 1967 | Casino Royale · as Casino Doorman & MI5. Man |
| 1967 | A Ghost of a Chance · as Mayor's Assistant |
| 1967 | Carry on Follow That Camel · as Corporal Clotski |
| 1967 | Man in a Suitcase (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1967 | ITV Playhouse (TV Series) · as Kondu |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum · as Roman Chief Guard |
| 1966 | The Baron (TV Series) · as Guiseppe Borzo |
| 1965 | The Knack... and How to Get It · as Angry Father |
| 1965 | Play of the Month (TV Series) · as Ernest Friedman |
| 1965 | Help! · as Bhuta |
| 1964 | A Hard Day's Night · as Car Thief |
| 1964 | Carry on Spying · as Head Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! · as Robert the Bruce |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon · as Von Neidell |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress · as Railway Porter (uncredited) |
| 1962 | The Saint (TV Series) · as Ziggy Zaglan |
| 1962 | Fireball XL5 (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1961 | The Avengers (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1960 | Citizen James (TV Series) · as Charlie |
| 1958 | The Larkins (TV Series) · as Martinez |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre (TV Series) · as Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen |