John Bluthal
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 12, 1929
- Died
- Nov 15, 2018 (aged 89)
- Place of birth
- Malopolskie, Poland
- Credits
- 105
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.
Known for
Filmography
Presented in Supercolorisation
2022TV
Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice)
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
2021Movie
Self (Archive Footage)
Jungle
2017Movie
Uncle Nissim
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016Movie
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hail, Caesar!
2016Movie
Prof. Marcuse
Spirited
2010TV
Rocco
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005Movie
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Love's Brother
2004Movie
Pepe
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001Movie
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns
2000Movie
Stephanos
What's a Carry On?
1998Movie
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
RPM
1998Movie
Grinkstein
Dark City
1998Movie
Karl Harris
Jonathan Creek
1997TV
Jack Holiday
The Fifth Element
1997Movie
Professor Pacoli
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1996Movie
Michael Dennehy
Spike
1996Movie
Self
Leapin' Leprechauns
1995Movie
Michael Dennehy
The Vicar of Dibley
1994TV
Frank Pickle
A Pinch of Snuff
1994Movie
Maurice Arany
Blue Heelers
1993TV
Stan and George's New Life
1992Movie
Stan Senior
Virtual Murder
1992TV
Tonu
One Foot in the Grave
1990TV
Mr Jellinek
Birds of a Feather
1989TV
Pedro
Inspector Morse
1987TV
Victor Ignotas
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986TV
Angus
Labyrinth
1986Movie
Goblin (voice)
Lovejoy
1986TV
Popov
In Sickness and in Health
1985TV
Ricky
Super Gran
1985TV
Inside Legg The Tailor
Squaring the Circle
1984Movie
Babiuch
Taggart
1983TV
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983TV
Krassin
Superman III
1983Movie
Pisa Vendor
The Return of Captain Invincible
1983Movie
Deli Owner
There's A Lot Of It About
1982TV
Bergerac
1981TV
Edward Emanuelson
Alison's Birthday
1981Movie
Dean Findlay
Home Sweet Home
1980TV
Enzo Pacelli
Touch and Go
1980Movie
Anatole
Franklin River Journey
1980Movie
Narrator
Minder
1979TV
Solly Salmon
Design for Living
1979Movie
Ernest Friedman
Renoir, My Father
1978Movie
Gleyne
The Irishman
1978Movie
Dave
Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978Movie
Guard at Cemetery
That's Carry On!
1977Movie
Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977TV
Gleyne
Spaghetti Two-Step
1977Movie
Sidney
Escape to Entebbe
1976Movie
Reporter
Meriel the Ghost Girl
1976Movie
Sam Nicholls
Bluey
1976TV
Newsman
Fantasm
1976Movie
Notafreud (uncredited)
The Joke
1976Movie
Dr Einstein
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975TV
Gaston LeBlanc
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975Movie
Blind Beggar
The Great McGonagall
1975Movie
various
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts
1975Movie
Mr. Mockler
The Four Musketeers
1974Movie
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
The Cafeteria
1974Movie
Lieberman
The Over-Amorous Artist
1974Movie
Pakistani Salesman
Playhouse
1974TV
Sam Nicholls, Dr. Einstein, Lieberman, Mr. Mockler
The Flying Sorcerer
1974Movie
Uncle Charlie
The Three Musketeers
1973Movie
Various Roles (voice)
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973Movie
Jerry
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1973Movie
Manny Cohen
Sykes
1972TV
Henry
Nightmare
1972Movie
Carry On Henry
1971Movie
Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
Doctor in Trouble
1970Movie
Taxi Driver
Q...
1969TV
A Talent for Loving
1969Movie
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968Movie
Judge
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
1968Movie
Dr. Pinto
The Brahmin Widow
1968Movie
Kondu
The Visitors
1968Movie
Arrhur Somerset
City '68
1967TV
Arthur Somerset
Man in a Suitcase
1967TV
ITV Playhouse
1967TV
Kondu
Follow That Camel
1967Movie
Corporal Clotski
Casino Royale
1967Movie
Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1967TV
Manny Cohen
A Ghost of a Chance
1967Movie
Mayor's Assistant
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966Movie
Roman Chief Guard
BBC Play of the Month
1965TV
Ernest Friedman
Help!
1965Movie
Bhuta
The Knack... and How to Get It
1965Movie
Angry Father
HMS Paradise
1964TV
Gus
A Hard Day's Night
1964Movie
Car Thief (uncredited)
Carry On Spying
1964Movie
Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
The Protectors
1964TV
Vladimir Kropotny
Father Came Too!
1964Movie
Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
This Is My Street
1964Movie
Joe
Festival
1963TV
Justin Thyme
Doctor in Distress
1963Movie
Railway Porter (uncredited)
The Mouse on the Moon
1963Movie
Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
Fireball XL5
1962TV
Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)
The Saint
1962TV
Ziggy Zaglan, Guido Naccaro
It's a Square World
1961TV
The Avengers
1961TV
Sergei Ivenko
Citizen James
1960TV
Charlie
The Larkins
1958TV
Martinez
Armchair Theatre
1956TV
Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen, Pils
Hancock's Half Hour
1956TV