
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.

BBC Play of the Month
TV • 1965

Minder
TV • 1979

The Avengers
TV • 1961

The Saint
TV • 1962

The Saint
TV • 1962

Bergerac
TV • 1981

Playhouse
TV • 1974

Playhouse
TV • 1974

Playhouse
TV • 1974

Playhouse
TV • 1974

Blue Heelers
TV • 1993

Rumpole of the Bailey
TV • 1975

Inspector Morse
TV • 1987

Birds of a Feather
TV • 1989

Lovejoy
TV • 1986

Jonathan Creek
TV • 1997

BBC2 Play of the Week
TV • 1977

Taggart
TV • 1983