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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jungle (2017) | Uncle Nissim | 7.1 |
| 2 | Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Prof. Marcuse | 6.5 |
| 3 | RPM (1998) | Grinkstein | - |
| 4 | Dark City (1998) | Karl Harris | 7.2 |
| 5 | The Fifth Element (1997) Oscars 1998 | Professor Pacoli | 8 |
| 6 | Leapin' Leprechauns (1995) | Michael Dennehy | - |
| 7 | Labyrinth (1986) | Goblin (voice) | 7.8 |
| 8 | Superman III (1983) | Pisa Vendor | 5.7 |
| 9 | The Return of Captain Invincible (1983) | Deli Owner | 5 |
| 10 | Alison's Birthday (1981) | Dean Findlay | 6 |
| 11 | Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) | Guard at Cemetery | 6.8 |
| 12 | The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) | Blind Beggar | 7.7 |
| 13 | The Four Musketeers (1974) | English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited) | 5.7 |
| 14 | The Three Musketeers (1973) | Various Roles (voice) | 6.8 |
| 15 | Carry On Henry (1971) | Moshe Montmorency (uncredited) | 6 |
| 16 | Casino Royale (1967) | Casino Doorman & MI5. Man | 5.3 |
| 17 | Follow That Camel (1967) | Corporal Clotski | 5 |
| 18 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) | Roman Chief Guard | - |
| 19 | Help! (1965) | Bhuta | 6.8 |
| 20 | The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) | Angry Father | 6 |
| 21 | Carry On Spying (1964) | Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice) | 6 |
| 22 | Father Came Too! (1964) | Actor Playing Robert the Bruce | 6 |
| 23 | A Hard Day's Night (1964) | Car Thief (uncredited) | 7.2 |
| 24 | The Mouse on the Moon (1963) | Von Neidel (as John Bluthall) | - |
