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Acting
John Bluthal
John Bluthal is best known for The Avengers, Inspector Morse, The Saint and The Vicar of Dibley. John Bluthal was born on August 12, 1929. John Bluthal died on November 15, 2018 at the age of 89.
- Born
- August 12, 1929
- Place of birth
- Malopolskie, Poland
- Died
- November 15, 2018 (89 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2022Presented in SupercolorisationCommander Wilbur Zero / Kazak (voice)
- 2010SpiritedRocco
- 1997Jonathan CreekJack Holiday
- 1994The Vicar of DibleyFrank Pickle
- 1993Blue Heelers
- 1992Virtual MurderTonu
- 1990One Foot in the GraveMr. Jellinek
- 1989Birds of a FeatherPedro
- 1988Comic Relief
- 1987Inspector MorseVictor Ignotas
- 1986LovejoyPopov
- 1986The Life and Loves of a She-DevilAngus
- 1985Super GranInside Legg The Tailor
- 1985In Sickness and in HealthRicky
- 1983Taggart
- 1983Reilly: Ace of SpiesKrassin
- 1982There's A Lot Of It About
- 1981BergeracEdward Emanuelson
- 1980Home Sweet HomeEnzo Pacelli
- 1979MinderSolly Salmon
- 1977BBC2 Play of the WeekGleyne
- 1976BlueyNewsman
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileyGaston LeBlanc
- 1974PlayhouseSam Nicholls
- 1972SykesHenry
- 1969Q...
- 1967Man in a Suitcase
- 1967Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthManny Cohen
- 1967ITV PlayhouseKondu
- 1967City '68Arthur Somerset
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthErnest Friedman
- 1964HMS ParadiseGus
- 1964The ProtectorsVladimir Kropotny
- 1963FestivalJustin Thyme
- 1962The SaintZiggy Zaglan
- 1962Fireball XL5
- 1961It's a Square World
- 1961The AvengersSergei Ivenko
- 1960Citizen JamesCharlie
- 1958The LarkinsMartinez
- 1956Hancock's Half Hour
- 1956Armchair TheatreEmmanuel 'Manny' Cohen
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Bluthal been in?
John Bluthal is best known for The Avengers, Inspector Morse, The Saint and The Vicar of Dibley.
When was John Bluthal born?
John Bluthal was born on August 12, 1929. (Malopolskie, Poland)
How old is John Bluthal?
John Bluthal died on November 15, 2018 at the age of 89.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·