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.
Filmography38 titles
Inspector Morse
The Avengers
One Foot in the Grave
The Fifth Element
Jonathan Creek
Lovejoy
The Saint
Dark City
The Vicar of Dibley
Labyrinth
A Hard Day's Night
Man in a Suitcase
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Rumpole of the Bailey
Help!
The Return of the Pink Panther
The Three Musketeers
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Jungle
Bergerac
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Blue Heelers
The Four Musketeers
Spirited
Taggart
Revenge of the Pink Panther
Fireball XL5
Birds of a Feather
The Mouse on the Moon
The Return of Captain Invincible
Carry on Henry VIII
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Knack... and How to Get It
Hail, Caesar!
Superman III
Casino Royale
Alison's Birthday