Actor
John Bluthal
August 12, 1929 · Malopolskie, 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.
Notable work
7.6The Fifth Element (1997)
as Professor Pacoli
5.9Hail, Caesar! (2016)
as Prof. Marcuse
7.3Dark City (1998)
as Karl Harris
7.3Labyrinth (1986)
as Goblin (voice)
6.7Jungle (2017)
as Uncle Nissim
5.5Superman III (1983)
as Pisa Vendor
5.3Casino Royale (1967)
as Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
7.3A Hard Day's Night (1964)
as Car Thief (uncredited)
6.8The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
as Blind Beggar
6.4Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
as Guard at Cemetery
6.7The Three Musketeers (1973)
as Various Roles (voice)
6.9Help! (1965)
as Bhuta
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