Presented in Supercolorisation
2022 · TV Show
as Commander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Doctor Simpson (voice), Commander Wilbur Zero / Jock Campbell (voice)
John Bluthal
1929-08-12
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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.
Filmography
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
2021 · Movie
as Self (Archive Footage)
Jungle
2017 · Movie
as Uncle Nissim
Hail, Caesar!
2016 · Movie
as Prof. Marcuse
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
2016 · Movie
as Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Spirited
2010 · TV Show
as Rocco
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The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005 · Movie
as Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Love's Brother
2004 · Movie
as Pepe
On Location: The Carry Ons
2001 · Movie
as Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns
2000 · Movie
as Stephanos
RPM
1998 · Movie
as Grinkstein
Dark City
1998 · Movie
as Karl Harris
What's a Carry On?
1998 · Movie
as Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Fifth Element
1997 · Movie
as Professor Pacoli
Jonathan Creek
1997 · TV Show
as Jack Holiday
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1996 · Movie
as Michael Dennehy
Spike
1996 · Movie
as Self
Leapin' Leprechauns
1995 · Movie
as Michael Dennehy
A Pinch of Snuff
1994 · Movie
as Maurice Arany
The Vicar of Dibley
1994 · TV Show
as Frank Pickle
Blue Heelers
1993 · TV Show
Stan and George's New Life
1992 · Movie
as Stan Senior
Virtual Murder
1992 · TV Show
as Tonu
One Foot in the Grave
1990 · TV Show
as Mr Jellinek
Birds of a Feather
1989 · TV Show
as Pedro
Inspector Morse
1987 · TV Show
as Victor Ignotas
Labyrinth
1986 · Movie
as Goblin (voice)
Lovejoy
1986 · TV Show
as Popov
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986 · TV Show
as Angus
Super Gran
1985 · TV Show
as Inside Legg The Tailor
In Sickness and in Health
1985 · TV Show
as Ricky
Squaring the Circle
1984 · Movie
as Babiuch
The Return of Captain Invincible
1983 · Movie
as Deli Owner
Superman III
1983 · Movie
as Pisa Vendor
Taggart
1983 · TV Show
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983 · TV Show
as Krassin
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There's A Lot Of It About
1982 · TV Show
Alison's Birthday
1981 · Movie
as Dean Findlay
Bergerac
1981 · TV Show
as Edward Emanuelson
Touch and Go
1980 · Movie
as Anatole
Franklin River Journey
1980 · Movie
as Narrator
Home Sweet Home
1980 · TV Show
as Enzo Pacelli
Design for Living
1979 · Movie
as Ernest Friedman
Minder
1979 · TV Show
as Solly Salmon
Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978 · Movie
as Guard at Cemetery
The Irishman
1978 · Movie
as Dave
Renoir, My Father
1978 · Movie
as Gleyne
That's Carry On!
1977 · Movie
as Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
Spaghetti Two-Step
1977 · Movie
as Sidney
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977 · TV Show
as Gleyne
Escape to Entebbe
1976 · Movie
as Reporter
Meriel the Ghost Girl
1976 · Movie
as Sam Nicholls
Fantasm
1976 · Movie
as Notafreud (uncredited)
The Joke
1976 · Movie
as Dr Einstein
Bluey
1976 · TV Show
as Newsman
The Great McGonagall
1975 · Movie
as various
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts
1975 · Movie
as Mr. Mockler
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975 · Movie
as Blind Beggar
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975 · TV Show
as Gaston LeBlanc
The Four Musketeers
1974 · Movie
as English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
The Flying Sorcerer
1974 · Movie
as Uncle Charlie
The Over-Amorous Artist
1974 · Movie
as Pakistani Salesman
The Cafeteria
1974 · Movie
as Lieberman
Playhouse
1974 · TV Show
as Sam Nicholls, Dr. Einstein, Lieberman, Mr. Mockler
The Three Musketeers
1973 · Movie
as Various Roles (voice)
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1973 · Movie
as Manny Cohen
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973 · Movie
as Jerry
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Nightmare
1972 · Movie
Sykes
1972 · TV Show
as Henry
Carry On Henry
1971 · Movie
as Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
Doctor in Trouble
1970 · Movie
as Taxi Driver
A Talent for Loving
1969 · Movie
Q...
1969 · TV Show
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968 · Movie
as Judge
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
1968 · Movie
as Dr. Pinto
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The Brahmin Widow
1968 · Movie
as Kondu
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The Visitors
1968 · Movie
as Arrhur Somerset
Follow That Camel
1967 · Movie
as Corporal Clotski
Casino Royale
1967 · Movie
as Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
A Ghost of a Chance
1967 · Movie
as Mayor's Assistant
Man in a Suitcase
1967 · TV Show
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1967 · TV Show
as Manny Cohen
ITV Playhouse
1967 · TV Show
as Kondu
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City '68
1967 · TV Show
as Arthur Somerset
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966 · Movie
as Roman Chief Guard
Help!
1965 · Movie
as Bhuta
The Knack... and How to Get It
1965 · Movie
as Angry Father
BBC Play of the Month
1965 · TV Show
as Ernest Friedman
Carry On Spying
1964 · Movie
as Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
A Hard Day's Night
1964 · Movie
as Car Thief (uncredited)
This Is My Street
1964 · Movie
as Joe
Father Came Too!
1964 · Movie
as Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
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HMS Paradise
1964 · TV Show
as Gus
The Protectors
1964 · TV Show
as Vladimir Kropotny
Doctor in Distress
1963 · Movie
as Railway Porter (uncredited)
The Mouse on the Moon
1963 · Movie
as Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
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Festival
1963 · TV Show
as Justin Thyme
The Saint
1962 · TV Show
as Ziggy Zaglan, Guido Naccaro
Fireball XL5
1962 · TV Show
as Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)
It's a Square World
1961 · TV Show
The Avengers
1961 · TV Show
as Sergei Ivenko
Citizen James
1960 · TV Show
as Charlie
The Larkins
1958 · TV Show
as Martinez
Hancock's Half Hour
1956 · TV Show
Armchair Theatre
1956 · TV Show
as Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen, Pils
