John Bluthal
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 12, 1929
- Died
- November 15, 2018
- Birthplace
- 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
as Self (Archive Footage)
Jungle 2017
as Uncle Nissim
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves 2016
as Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hail, Caesar! 2016
as Prof. Marcuse
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy 2005
as Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Love's Brother 2004
as Pepe
On Location: The Carry Ons 2001
as Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns 2000
as Stephanos
What's a Carry On? 1998
as Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
RPM 1998
as Grinkstein
Dark City 1998
as Karl Harris
The Fifth Element 1997
as Professor Pacoli
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns 1996
as Michael Dennehy
Spike 1996
as Self
Leapin' Leprechauns 1995
as Michael Dennehy
A Pinch of Snuff 1994
as Maurice Arany
Stan and George's New Life 1992
as Stan Senior
Labyrinth 1986
as Goblin (voice)
Squaring the Circle 1984
as Babiuch
Superman III 1983
as Pisa Vendor
The Return of Captain Invincible 1983
as Deli Owner
Alison's Birthday 1981
as Dean Findlay
Touch and Go 1980
as Anatole
Franklin River Journey 1980
as Narrator
Design for Living 1979
as Ernest Friedman
Renoir, My Father 1978
as Gleyne
The Irishman 1978
as Dave
Revenge of the Pink Panther 1978
as Guard at Cemetery
That's Carry On! 1977
as Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
Spaghetti Two-Step 1977
as Sidney
Escape to Entebbe 1976
as Reporter
Meriel the Ghost Girl 1976
as Sam Nicholls
Fantasm 1976
as Notafreud (uncredited), Thanks
The Joke 1976
as Dr Einstein
The Return of the Pink Panther 1975
as Blind Beggar
The Great McGonagall 1975
as various
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts 1975
as Mr. Mockler
The Four Musketeers 1974
as English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
The Cafeteria 1974
as Lieberman
The Over-Amorous Artist 1974
as Pakistani Salesman
The Flying Sorcerer 1974
as Uncle Charlie
The Three Musketeers 1973
as Various Roles (voice)
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World 1973
as Jerry
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width 1973
as Manny Cohen
- Nightmare
Nightmare 1972
Actor
Carry On Henry 1971
as Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
Doctor in Trouble 1970
as Taxi Driver
A Talent for Loving 1969
Actor
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom 1968
as Judge
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River 1968
as Dr. Pinto
- The Brahmin Widow
The Brahmin Widow 1968
as Kondu
- The Visitors
The Visitors 1968
as Arrhur Somerset
Follow That Camel 1967
as Corporal Clotski
Casino Royale 1967
as Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
A Ghost of a Chance 1967
as Mayor's Assistant
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 1966
as Roman Chief Guard
Help! 1965
as Bhuta
The Knack... and How to Get It 1965
as Angry Father
A Hard Day's Night 1964
as Car Thief (uncredited)
Carry On Spying 1964
as Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
Father Came Too! 1964
as Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
This Is My Street 1964
as Joe
Doctor in Distress 1963
as Railway Porter (uncredited)
The Mouse on the Moon 1963
as Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
Credits from TMDB.