John Bluthal
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.
Acting
Movie
The Fifth Element
as Professor Pacoli
1997
Movie
Hail, Caesar!
as Prof. Marcuse
2016
Movie
Dark City
as Karl Harris
1998
Movie
Labyrinth
as Goblin (voice)
1986
Movie
Jungle
as Uncle Nissim
2017
Movie
Superman III
as Pisa Vendor
1983
Movie
Casino Royale
as Casino Doorman & MI5. Man
1967
Movie
A Hard Day's Night
as Car Thief (uncredited)
1964
Movie
The Return of the Pink Panther
as Blind Beggar
1975
Movie
Revenge of the Pink Panther
as Guard at Cemetery
1978
Movie
The Three Musketeers
as Various Roles (voice)
1973
Movie
Help!
as Bhuta
1965
Movie
The Four Musketeers
as English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited)
1974
TV
The Avengers
as Sergei Ivenko
1961
TV
Inspector Morse
as Victor Ignotas
1987
TV
The Saint
as Ziggy Zaglan
1962
TV
The Saint
as Guido Naccaro
1962
Movie
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Roman Chief Guard
1966
TV
The Vicar of Dibley
as Frank Pickle
1994
TV
One Foot in the Grave
as Mr Jellinek
1990
Movie
The Knack... and How to Get It
as Angry Father
1965
TV
Jonathan Creek
as Jack Holiday
1997
Movie
Carry On Spying
as Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
1964
Movie
Carry On Henry
as Moshe Montmorency (uncredited)
1971