Actor
John Bluthal
Born 1929 · 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 November, 2018 at the age of 89.
Acting
The Fifth Element
Professor Pacoli · 1997
Dark City
Karl Harris · 1998
Labyrinth
Goblin (voice) · 1986
Jungle
Uncle Nissim · 2017
Hail, Caesar!
Prof. Marcuse · 2016
A Hard Day's Night
Car Thief (uncredited) · 1964
The Return of the Pink Panther
Blind Beggar · 1975
Superman III
Pisa Vendor · 1983
Help!
Bhuta · 1965
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Guard at Cemetery · 1978
Inspector Morse
Victor Ignotas · 1987
The Three Musketeers
Various Roles (voice) · 1973
The Avengers
Sergei Ivenko · 1961
The Saint
Ziggy Zaglan · 1962
Casino Royale
Casino Doorman & MI5. Man · 1967
The Four Musketeers
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited) · 1974
One Foot in the Grave
Mr Jellinek · 1990
The Vicar of Dibley
Frank Pickle · 1994
Jonathan Creek
Jack Holiday · 1997
Lovejoy
Popov · 1986
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Roman Chief Guard · 1966
Carry On Spying
Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice) · 1964
In Sickness and in Health
Ricky · 1985
The Knack... and How to Get It
Angry Father · 1965