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Frank Thring
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Frank Thring

1926 – 1994 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Active 1958–1993

Frank Thring, born in 1926, was an Australian character actor whose distinctive presence enriched the cult cinema landscape. He appeared in Mad Dog Morgan (1976) as the enigmatic antagonist, showcasing his ability to embody complex characters. Thring also lent his talents to Howling III (1987), where he contributed to the film's unique blend of horror and dark humor. His performances in these films reflect his extensive background in theatre and film, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult and exploitation cinema.

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Howling III

Howling III

1987 ★ 4.5
as Jack Citron

A female werewolf in the Australian outback decides to leave her family and seek a new life in the city. She meets a film producer and fails in love. However the government are on the hunt for werewolf’s to conduct research on.

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Filmography

21 credits
1990s 1 credit
1993
Hercules Returns as Zeus (voice)
Movie ★ 6.6
1980s 6 credits
1987
Movie ★ 4.6
1986
Death of a Soldier as Religious Speaker
Movie ★ 3.2
1985
Movie ★ 6.2
1984
Bodyline as Lord Harris
TV ★ 7.6
1970s 6 credits
1979
TV ★ 6.0
1976
Mad Dog Morgan as Superintendent Cobham
Movie ★ 5.9
1975
Movie ★ 6.7
1974
Movie ★ 4.5
1974
Movie
1970
Ned Kelly as Judge Barry
Movie ★ 4.9
1960s 4 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.0
1968
TV ★ 6.0
1961
King of Kings as Herod Antipas
Movie ★ 7.1
1961
El Cid as Al Kadir
Movie ★ 6.8
1950s 3 credits
1959
Ben-Hur as Pontius Pilatus
Movie ★ 7.9
1958
The Vikings as Aella
Movie ★ 7.0
1958
Movie ★ 4.5
Crew Credits
1990s 1 credit
1992
Movie ★ 3.0