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John Bluthal

1929–2018 · 19 titles in the catalogue

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.

Their work

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  1. The Fifth Element1997as Professor Pacoli
  2. Hail, Caesar!2016as Prof. Marcuse
  3. Dark City1998as Karl Harris
  4. Labyrinth1986as Goblin (voice)
  5. Jungle2017as Uncle Nissim
  6. Superman III1983as Pisa Vendor
  7. Casino Royale1967as Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
  8. A Hard Day's Night1964as Car Thief (uncredited)
  9. The Return of the Pink Panther1975as Blind Beggar
  10. Revenge of the Pink Panther1978as Guard at Cemetery
  11. The Three Musketeers1973as Various Roles (voice)
  12. Help!1965as Bhuta
  13. The Four Musketeers1974as English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
  14. The Avengers1961as Sergei Ivenko
  15. Inspector Morse1987as Victor Ignotas
  16. The Saint1962as Guido Naccaro
  17. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum1966as Roman Chief Guard
  18. The Vicar of Dibley1994as Frank Pickle
  19. One Foot in the Grave1990as Mr Jellinek