Frank Thring

Acting

Born May 11, 1926 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Died December 29, 1994

Also known as Francis William Thring IV · Frank Thring Jr.

Biography

Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961. He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.