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John Bluthal

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Aug 12 1929

Birthplace: Malopolskie, Poland

Death: Thu, Nov 15 2018

John Bluthal is 89 years old

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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

John Bluthal would have been no older than 89 in The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 2021

Jungle

John Bluthal was 87 in Jungle as 'Uncle Nissim'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2017

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

John Bluthal was 87 in British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves as 'Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 2016

Hail, Caesar!

John Bluthal was 86 in Hail, Caesar! as 'Prof. Marcuse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2016

Love's Brother

John Bluthal was 74 in Love's Brother as 'Pepe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2004

Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns

John Bluthal was 70 in Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns as 'Stephanos'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 2000

RPM

John Bluthal was 68 in RPM as 'Grinkstein'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 1998

Dark City

John Bluthal was 68 in Dark City as 'Karl Harris'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998

The Fifth Element

John Bluthal was 67 in The Fifth Element as 'Professor Pacoli'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1997

Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns

John Bluthal was 67 in Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns as 'Michael Dennehy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1996

Spike

John Bluthal was 66 in Spike as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1996

Leapin' Leprechauns

John Bluthal was 65 in Leapin' Leprechauns as 'Michael Dennehy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1995

A Pinch of Snuff

John Bluthal was 64 in A Pinch of Snuff as 'Maurice Arany'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994

Stan and George's New Life

John Bluthal was 63 in Stan and George's New Life as 'Stan Senior'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1992

Labyrinth

John Bluthal was 56 in Labyrinth as 'Goblin (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1986

Squaring the Circle

John Bluthal was 54 in Squaring the Circle as 'Babiuch'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984

Superman III

John Bluthal was 53 in Superman III as 'Pisa Vendor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1983

The Return of Captain Invincible

John Bluthal was 53 in The Return of Captain Invincible as 'Deli Owner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1983

Alison's Birthday

John Bluthal was 51 in Alison's Birthday as 'Dean Findlay'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981

Touch and Go

John Bluthal was 50 in Touch and Go as 'Anatole'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1980

Franklin River Journey

John Bluthal was 50 in Franklin River Journey as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980

Design for Living

John Bluthal was 49 in Design for Living as 'Ernest Friedman'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 06 1979

Renoir, My Father

John Bluthal was 49 in Renoir, My Father as 'Gleyne'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1978

The Irishman

John Bluthal was 48 in The Irishman

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1978

Revenge of the Pink Panther

John Bluthal was 48 in Revenge of the Pink Panther as 'Guard at Cemetery'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1978

That's Carry On!

John Bluthal was 48 in That's Carry On! as 'Royal Taylor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1977

Spaghetti Two-Step

John Bluthal was 47 in Spaghetti Two-Step as 'Sidney'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1977

Escape to Entebbe

John Bluthal was 47 in Escape to Entebbe as 'Reporter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1976

Meriel the Ghost Girl

John Bluthal was 47 in Meriel the Ghost Girl as 'Sam Nicholls'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1976

Fantasm

John Bluthal was 46 in Fantasm as 'Notafreud (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1976

The Joke

John Bluthal was 46 in The Joke as 'Dr Einstein'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976

The Return of the Pink Panther

John Bluthal was 45 in The Return of the Pink Panther as 'Blind Beggar'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975

The Great McGonagall

John Bluthal was 45 in The Great McGonagall as 'various'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1975

Mrs. Acland's Ghosts

John Bluthal was 45 in Mrs. Acland's Ghosts as 'Mr. Mockler'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1975

The Four Musketeers

John Bluthal was 45 in The Four Musketeers as 'English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1974

The Cafeteria

John Bluthal was 45 in The Cafeteria as 'Lieberman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1974

The Over-Amorous Artist

John Bluthal was 44 in The Over-Amorous Artist as 'Pakistani Salesman'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974

The Flying Sorcerer

John Bluthal was 44 in The Flying Sorcerer as 'Uncle Charlie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

The Three Musketeers

John Bluthal was 44 in The Three Musketeers as 'Various Roles (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1973

Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World

John Bluthal was 44 in Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World as 'Jerry'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973

Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

John Bluthal was 43 in Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width as 'Manny Cohen'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1973

Nightmare

John Bluthal was 42 in Nightmare

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972

Doctor in Trouble

John Bluthal was 40 in Doctor in Trouble as 'Cabbie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1970

A Talent for Loving

John Bluthal was 39 in A Talent for Loving

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

John Bluthal was 39 in The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom as 'Judge'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1968

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

John Bluthal was 38 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River as 'Dr. Pinto'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1968

The Brahmin Widow

John Bluthal was 38 in The Brahmin Widow as 'Kondu'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1968

The Visitors

John Bluthal was 38 in The Visitors as 'Arrhur Somerset'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1968

Carry On Follow That Camel

John Bluthal was 37 in Carry On Follow That Camel as 'Corporal Clotski'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1967

Casino Royale

John Bluthal was 37 in Casino Royale as 'Casino Doorman & MI5. Man'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1967

A Ghost of a Chance

John Bluthal was 37 in A Ghost of a Chance as 'Mayor's Assistant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

John Bluthal was 37 in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum as 'Roman Chief Guard'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1966

Help!

John Bluthal was 35 in Help! as 'Bhuta'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1965

The Knack... and How to Get It

John Bluthal was 35 in The Knack... and How to Get It as 'Angry Father'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1965

A Hard Day's Night

John Bluthal was 34 in A Hard Day's Night as 'Car Thief (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 1964

Carry On Spying

John Bluthal was 34 in Carry On Spying as 'Head Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1964

Father Came Too!

John Bluthal was 34 in Father Came Too! as 'Robert the Bruce'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1964

This Is My Street

John Bluthal was 34 in This Is My Street as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1964

Doctor in Distress

John Bluthal was 33 in Doctor in Distress as 'Railway Porter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1963

The Mouse on the Moon

John Bluthal was 33 in The Mouse on the Moon as 'Von Neidell'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 07 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Spirited

John Bluthal was 81+ in Spirited as 'Rocco'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 25 2010

Jonathan Creek

John Bluthal was 67+ in Jonathan Creek as 'Jack Holiday'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997

The Vicar of Dibley

John Bluthal was 65+ in The Vicar of Dibley as 'Frank Pickle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994

Blue Heelers

John Bluthal was 64+ in Blue Heelers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

Virtual Murder

John Bluthal was 62+ in Virtual Murder

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 24 1992

One Foot In the Grave

John Bluthal was 60+ in One Foot In the Grave

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1990

Birds of a Feather

John Bluthal was 60+ in Birds of a Feather as 'Pedro'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 16 1989

Inspector Morse

John Bluthal was 57+ in Inspector Morse as 'Victor Ignotas'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 06 1987

Lovejoy

John Bluthal was 56+ in Lovejoy as 'Popov'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986

Super Gran

John Bluthal was 55+ in Super Gran as 'Inside Legg The Tailor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 20 1985

Taggart

John Bluthal was 54+ in Taggart

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1983

Reilly: Ace of Spies

John Bluthal was 54+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies as 'Krassin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1983

There's A Lot Of It About

John Bluthal was 53+ in There's A Lot Of It About

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1982

Bergerac

John Bluthal was 52+ in Bergerac as 'Edward Emanuelson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981

Home Sweet Home

John Bluthal was 51+ in Home Sweet Home as 'Enzo Pacelli'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1980

Minder

John Bluthal was 50+ in Minder as 'Solly Salmon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979

Bluey

John Bluthal was 46+ in Bluey as 'Newsman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 02 1976

Rumpole of the Bailey

John Bluthal was 46+ in Rumpole of the Bailey

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975

Playhouse

John Bluthal was 44+ in Playhouse as ', Sam Nicholls'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Sykes

John Bluthal was 43+ in Sykes as 'Henry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972

The Goodies

John Bluthal was 41+ in The Goodies

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1970

Q...

John Bluthal was 39+ in Q...

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 24 1969

Man in a Suitcase

John Bluthal was 38+ in Man in a Suitcase

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1967

Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

John Bluthal was 37+ in Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 18 1967

The Protectors

John Bluthal was 34+ in The Protectors as 'Vladimir Kropotny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 28 1964

Fireball XL5

John Bluthal was 33+ in Fireball XL5

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 28 1962

The Saint

John Bluthal was 33+ in The Saint as 'Ziggy Zaglan, Guido Naccaro'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962

It's a Square World

John Bluthal was 31+ in It's a Square World

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 26 1961

The Avengers

John Bluthal was 31+ in The Avengers

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961

Citizen James

John Bluthal was 31+ in Citizen James as 'Charlie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 24 1960

The Larkins

John Bluthal was 29+ in The Larkins as 'Martinez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1958

Hancock's Half Hour

John Bluthal was 26+ in Hancock's Half Hour

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 06 1956