Frank Thring - Actor Profile

Frank Thring

Acting
17Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: May 11, 1926
Birth Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About Frank Thring

Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961. He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.

Best Frank Thring Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Frank Thring's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Ben-Hur (1959) movie poster
★7.9

Ben-Hur — In 26 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childho

Ben-Hur

1959•History
★7.2
King of Kings (1961) movie poster
★7.2

King of Kings — Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed,

King of Kings

1961•Drama
★7.0
The Vikings (1958) movie poster
★7.0

The Vikings — Einar, brutal son of the viking Ragnar and future heir to his throne, tangles with clever slave Eric, for the hand of a

The Vikings

1958•Adventure
★6.8
El Cid (1961) movie poster
★6.8

El Cid — Epic film of the legendary Spanish hero, Rodrigo Diaz ("El Cid" to his followers), who, without compromising his strict

El Cid

1961•Action
★6.6
The Man from Hong Kong (1975) movie poster
★6.6

The Man from Hong Kong — Australian authorities arrest a man believed to be connected to the Sydney criminal underworld and send for Inspector Fa

The Man from Hong Kong

1975•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Thring.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 Hercules Returns Zeus (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Howling III: The Marsupials Jack Citron Flop Similar →
1986 Death of a Soldier Religious Speaker Flop Similar →
1985 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome The Collector Average Similar →
1985 The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' Self Average Similar →
1983 At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture - Flop Similar →
1976 Mad Dog Morgan Superintendent Cobham Average Similar →
1975 The Man from Hong Kong Willard Hit Similar →
1974 Alvin Rides Again Fingers Flop Similar →
1970 Ned Kelly Judge Barry Flop Similar →
N/A The Devil in Evening Dress Host Flop Similar →
1969 Age of Consent Godfrey Average Similar →
1961 El Cid Al Kadir Hit Similar →
1961 King of Kings Herod Antipas Hit Similar →
1959 Ben-Hur Pontius Pilatus Super Hit Similar →
1958 A Question of Adultery Mr. Stanley Flop Similar →
1958 The Vikings Aella Hit Similar →

Frank Thring - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Frank Thring?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Thring is "Ben-Hur" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Frank Thring acted in?

Frank Thring has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Frank Thring?

Other notable films include "King of Kings", "The Vikings", and "El Cid".