John Bluthal
ActingAbout 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.
Best John Bluthal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Bluthal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Bluthal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jungle | Uncle Nissim | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | British Sitcom: 60 Years of Laughing at Ourselves | Frank Pickle (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Prof. Marcuse | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Love's Brother | Pepe | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns | Stephanos | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | What's a Carry On? | Corporal Clotski (archive footage) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | RPM | Grinkstein | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Dark City | Karl Harris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Fifth Element | Professor Pacoli | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns | Michael Dennehy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Leapin' Leprechauns | Michael Dennehy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Stan and George's New Life | Stan Senior | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Labyrinth | Goblin (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Squaring the Circle | Babiuch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Superman III | Pisa Vendor | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Return of Captain Invincible | Deli Owner | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Alison's Birthday | Dean Findlay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Design for Living | Ernest Friedman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Revenge of the Pink Panther | Guard at Cemetery | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | That's Carry On! | Corporal Clotski / Moshe Montmorency (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Spaghetti Two-Step | Sidney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Escape to Entebbe | Reporter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Meriel the Ghost Girl | Sam Nicholls | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Fantasm | Notafreud (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther | Blind Beggar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Great McGonagall | various | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Four Musketeers | English Officer/Innkeeper and other roles (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Over-Amorous Artist | Pakistani Salesman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Three Musketeers | Various Roles (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World | Jerry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width | Manny Cohen | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Carry On Henry | Moshe Montmorency (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Doctor in Trouble | Taxi Driver | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | A Talent for Loving | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom | Judge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River | Dr. Pinto | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Brahmin Widow | Kondu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Visitors | Arrhur Somerset | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Follow That Camel | Corporal Clotski | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Casino Royale | Casino Doorman & MI5. Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | A Ghost of a Chance | Mayor's Assistant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | Roman Chief Guard | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Help! | Bhuta | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Knack... and How to Get It | Angry Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | A Hard Day's Night | Car Thief (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Carry On Spying | Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Father Came Too! | Actor Playing Robert the Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | This Is My Street | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Doctor in Distress | Railway Porter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Mouse on the Moon | Von Neidell | Average | Similar → |
John Bluthal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Bluthal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Bluthal is "What's a Carry On?" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has John Bluthal acted in?
John Bluthal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Bluthal?
Other notable films include "The Fifth Element", "Dark City", and "A Hard Day's Night".