John Bluthal
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.
Filmography
Professor Pacoli
Corporal Clotski
Head Waiter/Voice of Dr Crow
Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
various
Bhuta
Royal Taylor
Pepe
Babiuch
Reporter
Sam Nicholls
Stan Senior
Various Roles (voice)
English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
Deli Owner
Angry Father
Sidney
Manny Cohen
Michael Dennehy
Stephanos
Roman Chief Guard
Kondu
Railway Porter (uncredited)
Prof. Marcuse
Arrhur Somerset
Grinkstein
Mayor's Assistant
Dean Findlay
Notafreud (uncredited)
Anatole
Uncle Charlie
Mr. Mockler
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
Karl Harris
Michael Dennehy
Blind Beggar
Cabbie
Car Thief (uncredited)
Uncle Nissim
Narrator
Maurice Arany
Ernest Friedman
Guard at Cemetery
Pakistani Salesman
Himself
Goblin (voice)
Robert the Bruce
Von Neidell
Pisa Vendor
Self (Archive Footage)
Lieberman
Dr Einstein
Gleyne