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.
Acted in 95
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves
Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2010
Spirited
Rocco · 3 episodes
2000s
- 2004
Love's Brother
Pepe
- 2001
On Location: The Carry Ons
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2000
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns
Stephanos
1990s
- 1998
What's a Carry On?
Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited)
RPM
Grinkstein
- 1997
- 1996
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
Michael Dennehy
- 1995
Leapin' Leprechauns
Michael Dennehy
- 1994
A Pinch of Snuff
Maurice Arany
- 1993
- 1992
Stan and George's New Life
Stan Senior
Virtual Murder
Tonu · 1 episode
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Comic Relief
TV
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
Squaring the Circle
Babiuch
- 1983
- 1981
- 1980
Home Sweet Home
Enzo Pacelli · 26 episodes
Touch and Go
Anatole
1970s
- 1979
Design for Living
Ernest Friedman
- 1978
Renoir, My Father
Gleyne
The Irishman
Dave
- 1977
That's Carry On!
Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage)
Spaghetti Two-Step
Sidney
- 1976
Escape to Entebbe
Reporter
Meriel the Ghost Girl
Sam Nicholls
Bluey
Newsman · 1 episode
- 1975
The Great McGonagall
various
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts
Mr. Mockler
- 1974
The Cafeteria
Lieberman
The Over-Amorous Artist
Pakistani Salesman
The Flying Sorcerer
Uncle Charlie
- 1973
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
Jerry
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Manny Cohen
- 1972
- 1971
Carry On Henry
Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
- 1970
Doctor in Trouble
Taxi Driver
1960s
- 1969
Q...
TV
A Talent for Loving
Movie
- 1968
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Judge
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Dr. Pinto
- 1967
Follow That Camel
Corporal Clotski
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Manny Cohen · 38 episodes
A Ghost of a Chance
Mayor's Assistant
- 1966
- 1965
Help!
Bhuta
- 1964
Carry On Spying
Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
The Protectors
Vladimir Kropotny · 1 episode
Father Came Too!
Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
This Is My Street
Joe
- 1963
Doctor in Distress
Railway Porter (uncredited)
The Mouse on the Moon
Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
- 1962
Fireball XL5
Commander Wilbur Zero (voice) · 12 episodes
- 1961
It's a Square World
TV
- 1960
Citizen James
Charlie · 2 episodes
1950s
- 1958
The Larkins
Martinez · 1 episode
- 1956
Armchair Theatre
Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen, Pils · 1 episode
Appearances3
2020s
- 2021
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Self (Archive Footage)
1990s
- 1996
Spike
Self
1980s
- 1980
Franklin River Journey
Narrator
Thanked in the credits1
1970s
- 1976