6.2
Movie
Acting
Frank Thring
- Born
- Died
- (aged 68)
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Credits
- 21 titles
Biography
Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961.
He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
Signature work
Known For
6.2
Movie
7.9
Movie
Ben-Hur
7.0
Movie
The Vikings
6.8
Movie
El Cid
7.2
Movie
King of Kings
4.6
Movie
The Marsupials: The Howling III
6.0
Movie
Age of Consent
6.6
Movie
The Man from Hong Kong
5.9
Movie
Mad Dog Morgan
6.6
Movie
Hercules Returns
4.8
Movie
Ned Kelly
6.2
TV
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
4.5
Movie
Alvin Rides Again
3.0
Movie
Bloodlust
7.6
TV
Bodyline
2.8
Movie
Death of a Soldier
4.5
Movie
A Question of Adultery
7.0
Movie
At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture
Acting credits 20
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hercules Returns Film | Zeus (voice) |
| 1987 | The Marsupials: The Howling III Film | Jack Citron |
| 1986 | Death of a Soldier Film | Religious Speaker |
| 1985 | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome Film | The Collector |
| 1985 | The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' Film | Self |
| 1984 | Bodyline TV | Lord Harris (7 ep) |
| 1983 | At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture Film | |
| 1979 | Parkinson In Australia TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Mad Dog Morgan Film | Superintendent Cobham |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong Film | Willard |
| 1974 | Alvin Rides Again Film | Fingers |
| 1974 | The Devil in Evening Dress Film | Host |
| 1970 | Ned Kelly Film | Judge Barry |
| 1969 | Age of Consent Film | Godfrey |
| 1968 | Skippy the Bush Kangaroo TV | Dr. Stark (3 ep) |
| 1961 | El Cid Film | Al Kadir |
| 1961 | King of Kings Film | Herod Antipas |
| 1959 | Ben-Hur Film | Pontius Pilatus |
| 1958 | A Question of Adultery Film | Mr. Stanley |
| 1958 | The Vikings Film | Aella |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Bloodlust Film | Thanks |