7.6
Movie
Acting
John Bluthal
- Born
- Died
- (aged 89)
- Birthplace
- Malopolskie, Poland
- Credits
- 106 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.6
Movie
5.9
Movie
Hail, Caesar!
7.3
Movie
Dark City
7.3
Movie
Labyrinth
6.7
Movie
Jungle
5.5
Movie
Superman III
5.2
Movie
Casino Royale
6.8
Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
6.4
Movie
Revenge of the Pink Panther
6.7
Movie
The Three Musketeers
6.9
Movie
Help!
7.8
TV
The Avengers
7.9
TV
Inspector Morse
7.4
TV
The Saint
6.1
Movie
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
7.3
TV
The Vicar of Dibley
7.7
TV
One Foot in the Grave
6.0
Movie
The Knack... and How to Get It
Acting credits 106
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Presented in Supercolorisation TV | Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2021 | The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out Film | Self (Archive Footage) |
| 2017 | Jungle Film | Uncle Nissim |
| 2016 | British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves Film | Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! Film | Prof. Marcuse |
| 2010 | Spirited TV | Rocco (3 ep) |
| 2005 | The Funny Blokes of British Comedy Film | Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2004 | Love's Brother Film | Pepe |
| 2001 | On Location: The Carry Ons Film | Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns Film | Stephanos |
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? Film | Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1998 | RPM Film | Grinkstein |
| 1998 | Dark City Film | Karl Harris |
| 1997 | Jonathan Creek TV | Jack Holiday (1 ep) |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element Film | Professor Pacoli |
| 1996 | Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns Film | Michael Dennehy |
| 1996 | Spike Film | Self |
| 1995 | Leapin' Leprechauns Film | Michael Dennehy |
| 1994 | The Vicar of Dibley TV | Frank Pickle (14 ep) |
| 1994 | A Pinch of Snuff Film | Maurice Arany |
| 1993 | Blue Heelers TV | (2 ep) |
| 1992 | Stan and George's New Life Film | Stan Senior |
| 1992 | Virtual Murder TV | Tonu (1 ep) |
| 1990 | One Foot in the Grave TV | Mr Jellinek (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Birds of a Feather TV | Pedro (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Comic Relief TV | (1 ep) |
| 1987 | Inspector Morse TV | Victor Ignotas (1 ep) |
| 1986 | The Life and Loves of a She-Devil TV | Angus (2 ep) |
| 1986 | Labyrinth Film | Goblin (voice) |
| 1986 | Lovejoy TV | Popov (1 ep) |
| 1985 | In Sickness and in Health TV | Ricky (3 ep) |
| 1985 | Super Gran TV | Inside Legg The Tailor (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Squaring the Circle Film | Babiuch |
| 1983 | Taggart TV | (1 ep) |
| 1983 | Reilly: Ace of Spies TV | Krassin (2 ep) |
| 1983 | Superman III Film | Pisa Vendor |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible Film | Deli Owner |
| 1982 | There's A Lot Of It About TV | (6 ep) |
| 1981 | Bergerac TV | Edward Emanuelson (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Alison's Birthday Film | Dean Findlay |
| 1980 | Home Sweet Home TV | Enzo Pacelli (26 ep) |
| 1980 | Touch and Go Film | Anatole |
| 1980 | Franklin River Journey Film | Narrator |
| 1979 | Minder TV | Solly Salmon (1 ep) |
| 1979 | Design for Living Film | Ernest Friedman |
| 1978 | Renoir, My Father Film | Gleyne |
| 1978 | The Irishman Film | Dave |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther Film | Guard at Cemetery |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! Film | Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage) |
| 1977 | BBC2 Play of the Week TV | Gleyne (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Spaghetti Two-Step Film | Sidney |
| 1976 | Escape to Entebbe Film | Reporter |
| 1976 | Meriel the Ghost Girl Film | Sam Nicholls |
| 1976 | Bluey TV | Newsman (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Fantasm Film | Notafreud (uncredited) |
| 1976 | The Joke Film | Dr Einstein |
| 1975 | Rumpole of the Bailey TV | Gaston LeBlanc (1 ep) |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther Film | Blind Beggar |
| 1975 | The Great McGonagall Film | various |
| 1975 | Mrs. Acland's Ghosts Film | Mr. Mockler |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Fantasm Film | Thanks |