John Bluthal
John Bluthal

John Bluthal

Aug 12, 1929 (96 years old)

Overview

Birthday
Aug 12, 1929
Death date
Nov 15, 2018

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.

Known For

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
1h 30m
DOLBY
Movie 2021

The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out

Dawn French and Richard Curtis take viewers on a joyful...

Jungle
1h 55m
DOLBY
Movie 2017

Jungle

In 1981, an enthusiastic young adventurer follows his dreams into...

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
1h
DOLBY
Movie 2016

British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at...

Love's Brother
1h 43m
DOLBY
Movie 2004

Love's Brother

Set in rural Australia and Tuscany in the 1950's, this...

Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns
1h 22m
DOLBY
Movie 2000

Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns

Manos, a Greek school teacher, is forced to travel to...

RPM
1h 31m
DOLBY
Movie 1998

RPM

A professional car thief pulls off the heist of a...

The Fifth Element
2h 6m
DOLBY
Movie 1997

The Fifth Element

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task...

Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1h 25m
DOLBY
Movie 1996

Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns

Fairyhill Ireland is a place filled with mysteries and legends,Leprechauns...

StreamPrime Logo
1h 15m
DOLBY
Movie 1996

Spike

Spike personally tells the story of his life from India,...

Leapin' Leprechauns
1h 24m
DOLBY
Movie 1995

Leapin' Leprechauns

A man tries to build a theme park on top...