John Bluthal
Age: N/A | From: Malopolskie, Poland
Person Details
Birthday:
Aliases: Τζον Μπλουθάλ
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Malopolskie, Poland
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 27
TV Involvements: 8
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
The Saint
(1962) Guido Naccaro
Inspector Morse
(1987) Victor Ignotas
The Fifth Element
(1997) Professor Pacoli
Bergerac
(1981) Edward Emanuelson
Jungle
(2017) Uncle Nissim
The Three Musketeers
(1973) Various Roles (voice)
Labyrinth
(1986) Goblin (voice)
Playhouse
(1974) Sam NichollsActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Self (Archive Footage) | |
| 2017 | Uncle Nissim | |
| 2016 | Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| Prof. Marcuse | ||
| 2010 | Rocco | |
| 2004 | Pepe | |
| 2000 | Stephanos | |
| 1998 | Grinkstein | |
| Karl Harris | ||
| 1997 | Jack Holiday | |
| Professor Pacoli | ||
| 1996 | Michael Dennehy | |
| Himself | ||
| 1995 | Michael Dennehy | |
| 1994 | Frank Pickle | |
| Maurice Arany | ||
| 1993 | N/A | |
| 1992 | Stan Senior | |
| N/A | ||
| 1990 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Pedro | |
| 1987 | Victor Ignotas | |
| 1986 | Goblin (voice) | |
| Popov | ||
| 1985 | Inside Legg The Tailor | |
| 1984 | Babiuch | |
| 1983 | N/A | |
| Krassin | ||
| Pisa Vendor | ||
| Deli Owner | ||
| 1982 | N/A | |
| 1981 | Edward Emanuelson | |
| Dean Findlay | ||
| 1980 | Enzo Pacelli | |
| Anatole | ||
| Narrator | ||
| 1979 | Solly Salmon | |
| Ernest Friedman | ||
| 1978 | Gleyne | |
| N/A | ||
| Guard at Cemetery | ||
| 1977 | Sidney | |
| Royal Taylor | ||
| 1976 | Reporter | |
| Sam Nicholls | ||
| Newsman | ||
| Notafreud (uncredited) | ||
| Dr Einstein | ||
| 1975 | N/A | |
| Blind Beggar | ||
| various | ||
| Mr. Mockler | ||
| 1974 | English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited) | |
| Lieberman | ||
| Pakistani Salesman | ||
| N/A | ||
| Sam Nicholls | ||
| Uncle Charlie | ||
| 1973 | Various Roles (voice) | |
| Jerry | ||
| Manny Cohen | ||
| 1972 | Henry | |
| N/A | ||
| 1970 | N/A | |
| Cabbie | ||
| 1969 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| 1968 | Judge | |
| Dr. Pinto | ||
| Kondu | ||
| Arrhur Somerset | ||
| 1967 | N/A | |
| Corporal Clotski | ||
| Casino Doorman & MI5. Man | ||
| N/A | ||
| Mayor's Assistant | ||
| 1966 | Roman Chief Guard | |
| 1965 | Bhuta | |
| Angry Father | ||
| 1964 | Car Thief (uncredited) | |
| Head Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow | ||
| Vladimir Kropotny | ||
| Robert the Bruce | ||
| Joe | ||
| 1963 | Railway Porter (uncredited) | |
| Von Neidell | ||
| 1962 | N/A | |
| Ziggy Zaglan | ||
| Guido Naccaro | ||
| 1961 | N/A | |
| N/A | ||
| 1960 | Charlie | |
| 1958 | Martinez | |
| 1956 | N/A | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
