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John Bluthal

John Bluthal

Acting Born Aug 12, 1929 -- Died Nov 15, 2018 · 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...

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Also Known For

The Fifth Element
7.6
movie
The Fifth Element
as Professor Pacoli
1997
Hail, Caesar!
5.9
movie
Hail, Caesar!
as Prof. Marcuse
2016
Dark City
7.3
movie
Dark City
as Karl Harris
1998
Labyrinth
7.3
movie
Labyrinth
as Goblin (voice)
1986
Jungle
6.6
movie
Jungle
as Uncle Nissim
2017
Superman III
5.5
movie
Superman III
as Pisa Vendor
1983
Casino Royale
5.3
movie
Casino Royale
as Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
1967
A Hard Day's Night
7.3
movie
A Hard Day's Night
as Car Thief (uncredited)
1964
The Return of the Pink Panther
6.8
movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Blind Beggar
1975
Revenge of the Pink Panther
6.4
movie
Revenge of the Pink Panther
as Guard at Cemetery
1978
The Three Musketeers
6.8
movie
The Three Musketeers
as Various Roles (voice)
1973
Help!
6.8
movie
Help!
as Bhuta
1965