John Bluthal

Acting • 1929-08-12 • Malopolskie, Poland

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.

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2022
Presented in SupercolorisationTV
Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice) • 1 episodes
2022
Presented in SupercolorisationTV
Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice) • 1 episodes
2022
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Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice) • 1 episodes
2021
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside OutFilm
Self (Archive Footage)
2017
JungleFilm
Uncle Nissim
★ 6.8
2016
Hail, Caesar!Film
Prof. Marcuse
★ 5.9
2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at OurselvesFilm
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 5.7
2010
SpiritedTV
Rocco • 3 episodes
★ 6.4
2005
The Funny Blokes of British ComedyFilm
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 6.5
2004
Love's BrotherFilm
Pepe
★ 6.2
2001
On Location: The Carry OnsFilm
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000
Beware of Greeks Bearing GunsFilm
Stephanos
★ 4.8
1998
Dark CityFilm
Karl Harris
★ 7.3
1998
What's a Carry On?Film
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 7.7
1998
RPMFilm
Grinkstein
★ 3.3
1997
The Fifth ElementFilm
Professor Pacoli
★ 7.6
1997
Jonathan CreekTV
Jack Holiday • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1996
SpikeFilm
Self
★ 10.0
1996
Spellbreaker: Secret of the LeprechaunsFilm
Michael Dennehy
★ 4.0
1995
Leapin' LeprechaunsFilm
Michael Dennehy
★ 4.0
1994
The Vicar of DibleyTV
Frank Pickle • 14 episodes
★ 7.4
1994
A Pinch of SnuffFilm
Maurice Arany
1993
Blue HeelersTV
★ 6.7
1992
Virtual MurderTV
Tonu • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1992
Stan and George's New LifeFilm
Stan Senior
★ 10.0
1990
One Foot in the GraveTV
Mr. Jellinek • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1989
Birds of a FeatherTV
Pedro • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1988
Comic ReliefTV
★ 6.0
1987
Inspector MorseTV
Victor Ignotas • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1986
LabyrinthFilm
Goblin (voice)
★ 7.3
1986
LovejoyTV
Popov • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1986
The Life and Loves of a She-DevilTV
Angus • 2 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
In Sickness and in HealthTV
Ricky • 3 episodes
★ 8.1
1985
Super GranTV
Inside Legg The Tailor • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1984
Squaring the CircleFilm
Babiuch
★ 5.0
1983
Superman IIIFilm
Pisa Vendor
★ 5.5
1983
TaggartTV
★ 6.6
1983
Reilly: Ace of SpiesTV
Krassin • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1983
The Return of Captain InvincibleFilm
Deli Owner
★ 6.2
1982
There's A Lot Of It AboutTV
★ 6.7
1981
BergeracTV
Edward Emanuelson • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1981
Alison's BirthdayFilm
Dean Findlay
★ 5.3
1980
Home Sweet HomeTV
Enzo Pacelli • 26 episodes
★ 7.5
1980
Touch and GoFilm
Anatole
★ 10.0
1980
Franklin River JourneyFilm
Narrator
1979
MinderTV
Solly Salmon • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1979
Design for LivingFilm
Ernest Friedman
★ 4.0
1978
Revenge of the Pink PantherFilm
Guard at Cemetery
★ 6.4
1978
The IrishmanFilm
Dave
★ 9.0
1978
Renoir, My FatherFilm
Gleyne
1977
That's Carry On!Film
Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
★ 5.8
1977
BBC2 Play of the WeekTV
Gleyne • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1977
Spaghetti Two-StepFilm
Sidney
1976
FantasmFilm
Notafreud (uncredited)
★ 4.7
1976
BlueyTV
Newsman • 1 episodes
★ 6.4
1976
Meriel the Ghost GirlFilm
Sam Nicholls
★ 8.0
1976
The JokeFilm
Dr Einstein
1976
Escape to EntebbeFilm
Reporter
1975
The Return of the Pink PantherFilm
Blind Beggar
★ 6.8
1975
Rumpole of the BaileyTV
Gaston LeBlanc • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1975
The Great McGonagallFilm
various
★ 5.6
1975
Mrs. Acland's GhostsFilm
Mr. Mockler
★ 9.0
1974
The Four MusketeersFilm
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
★ 6.5
1974
PlayhouseTV
Sam Nicholls • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
PlayhouseTV
Dr. Einstein • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
PlayhouseTV
Lieberman • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
PlayhouseTV
Mr. Mockler • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1974
The Over-Amorous ArtistFilm
Pakistani Salesman
★ 4.1
1974
The Flying SorcererFilm
Uncle Charlie
★ 7.0
1974
The CafeteriaFilm
Lieberman
1973
The Three MusketeersFilm
Various Roles (voice)
★ 6.7
1973
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the WorldFilm
Jerry
★ 4.8
1973
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthFilm
Manny Cohen
★ 5.7
1972
SykesTV
Henry • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1972
NightmareFilm
★ 9.0
1971
Carry On HenryFilm
Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
★ 6.1
1970
Doctor in TroubleFilm
Taxi Driver
★ 5.0
1969
Q...TV
★ 7.2
1969
A Talent for LovingFilm
★ 5.2
1968
The Bliss of Mrs. BlossomFilm
Judge
★ 6.8
1968
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the RiverFilm
Dr. Pinto
★ 6.5
1968
The VisitorsFilm
Arrhur Somerset
1968
The Brahmin WidowFilm
Kondu
1967
Casino RoyaleFilm
Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
★ 5.2
1967
ITV PlayhouseTV
Kondu • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1967
Follow That CamelFilm
Corporal Clotski
★ 5.9
1967
Man in a SuitcaseTV
★ 7.2
1967
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthTV
Manny Cohen • 38 episodes
★ 4.4
1967
A Ghost of a ChanceFilm
Mayor's Assistant
★ 6.7
1967
City '68TV
Arthur Somerset • 1 episodes
1966
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumFilm
Roman Chief Guard
★ 6.1
1965
Help!Film
Bhuta
★ 6.9
1965
BBC Play of the MonthTV
Ernest Friedman • 1 episodes
★ 5.2
1965
The Knack... and How to Get ItFilm
Angry Father
★ 6.0
1964
A Hard Day's NightFilm
Car Thief (uncredited)
★ 7.3
1964
Carry On SpyingFilm
Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
★ 6.3
1964
Father Came Too!Film
Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
★ 5.9
1964
This Is My StreetFilm
Joe
★ 5.9
1964
The ProtectorsTV
Vladimir Kropotny • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1964
HMS ParadiseTV
Gus • 1 episodes
1963
The Mouse on the MoonFilm
Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
★ 6.3
1963
Doctor in DistressFilm
Railway Porter (uncredited)
★ 6.3
1963
FestivalTV
Justin Thyme • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1962
The SaintTV
Ziggy Zaglan • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1962
The SaintTV
Guido Naccaro • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1962
Fireball XL5TV
★ 6.4
1962
Fireball XL5TV
Commander Wilbur Zero (voice) • 39 episodes
★ 6.4
1961
The AvengersTV
Sergei Ivenko • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
1961
It's a Square WorldTV
★ 7.0
1960
Citizen JamesTV
Charlie • 2 episodes
★ 7.7
1958
The LarkinsTV
Martinez • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1956
Hancock's Half HourTV
★ 7.4
1956
Armchair TheatreTV
Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen • 1 episodes
★ 6.0
1956
Armchair TheatreTV
Pils • 1 episodes
★ 6.0

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The Vicar of Dibley

Dark City

Jungle

The Fifth Element

Help!

Fireball XL5

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