John Bluthal
Acting
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
Acting105
tvPresented in Supercolorisation
2022
Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice) / Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice) / Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice)
movieThe Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
2021
Self (Archive Footage)
movieJungle
2017
Uncle Nissim
movieBritish Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieHail, Caesar!
2016
Prof. Marcuse
tvSpirited
2010
Rocco
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieOn Location: The Carry Ons
2001
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieWhat's a Carry On?
1998
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieRPM
1998
Grinkstein
movieDark City
1998
Karl Harris
tvJonathan Creek
1997
Jack Holiday
movieThe Fifth Element
1997
Professor Pacoli
movieSpellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1996
Michael Dennehy
movieSpike
1996
Self
movieLeapin' Leprechauns
1995
Michael Dennehy
tvThe Vicar of Dibley
1994
Frank Pickle
movieA Pinch of Snuff
1994
Maurice Arany
movieStan and George's New Life
1992
Stan Senior
tvOne Foot in the Grave
1990
Mr Jellinek
tvInspector Morse
1987
Victor Ignotas
movieLabyrinth
1986
Goblin (voice)
tvLovejoy
1986
Popov
tvSuper Gran
1985
Inside Legg The Tailor
movieSquaring the Circle
1984
Babiuch
tvReilly: Ace of Spies
1983
Krassin
movieSuperman III
1983
Pisa Vendor
tvBergerac
1981
Edward Emanuelson
movieAlison's Birthday
1981
Dean Findlay
tvHome Sweet Home
1980
Enzo Pacelli
movieTouch and Go
1980
Anatole
movieFranklin River Journey
1980
Narrator
tvMinder
1979
Solly Salmon
movieDesign for Living
1979
Ernest Friedman
movieRevenge of the Pink Panther
1978
Guard at Cemetery
movieThat's Carry On!
1977
Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
movieEscape to Entebbe
1976
Reporter
movieMeriel the Ghost Girl
1976
Sam Nicholls
tvBluey
1976
Newsman
movieFantasm
1976
Notafreud (uncredited)
movieThe Joke
1976
Dr Einstein
tvRumpole of the Bailey
1975
Gaston LeBlanc
movieThe Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Blind Beggar
movieMrs. Acland's Ghosts
1975
Mr. Mockler
movieThe Four Musketeers
1974
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
movieThe Cafeteria
1974
Lieberman
movieThe Over-Amorous Artist
1974
Pakistani Salesman
tvPlayhouse
1974
Sam Nicholls / Dr. Einstein / Lieberman / Mr. Mockler
movieThe Flying Sorcerer
1974
Uncle Charlie
movieThe Three Musketeers
1973
Various Roles (voice)
tvSykes
1972
Henry
movieCarry On Henry
1971
Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
movieDoctor in Trouble
1970
Taxi Driver
The Visitors
1968
Arrhur Somerset
City '68
1967
Arthur Somerset
tvITV Playhouse
1967
Kondu
movieFollow That Camel
1967
Corporal Clotski
movieCasino Royale
1967
Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
tvNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1967
Manny Cohen
movieA Ghost of a Chance
1967
Mayor's Assistant
movieA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Roman Chief Guard
tvBBC Play of the Month
1965
Ernest Friedman
movieHelp!
1965
Bhuta
movieThe Knack... and How to Get It
1965
Angry Father
movieA Hard Day's Night
1964
Car Thief (uncredited)
movieCarry On Spying
1964
Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
The Protectors
1964
Vladimir Kropotny
movieFather Came Too!
1964
Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
Festival
1963
Justin Thyme
movieDoctor in Distress
1963
Railway Porter (uncredited)
movieThe Mouse on the Moon
1963
Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
tvFireball XL5
1962
Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)
tvThe Saint
1962
Ziggy Zaglan / Guido Naccaro
tvThe Avengers
1961
Sergei Ivenko
tvCitizen James
1960
Charlie
tvThe Larkins
1958
Martinez
tvArmchair Theatre
1956
Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen / Pils
