John Bluthal
John Bluthal is one of the more persistent actors of his generation who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'Hail, Caesar!' is another title that gets mentioned. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. With 76 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. 'The Fifth Element' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Professor Pacoli.
John Bluthal
46 Movies
30 Series
John Bluthal is one of the more persistent actors of his generation who has outlasted trends, studios and formats. 'Hail, Caesar!' is another title that gets mentioned. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. With 76 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. 'The Fifth Element' sits at the front of the filmography, where he plays Professor Pacoli.
Movies
Plays Professor Pacoli
The Fifth Element
1997
Plays Uncle Nissim
Jungle
2017
Plays Karl Harris
Dark City
1998
Plays Prof. Marcuse
Hail, Caesar!
2016
Plays Goblin (voice)
Labyrinth
1986
Plays Casino Doorman / MI5 Man
Casino Royale
1967
Plays Guard at Cemetery
Revenge of the Pink Panther
1978
Plays Various Roles (voice)
The Three Musketeers
1973
Plays Blind Beggar
The Return of the Pink Panther
1975
Plays Pisa Vendor
Superman III
1983
Plays Bhuta
Help!
1965
Plays Dr Einstein
The Joke
1976
Plays Roman Chief Guard
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Plays Angry Father
The Knack... and How to Get It
1965
Plays Von Neidel (as John Bluthall)
The Mouse on the Moon
1963
Plays Jerry
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973
Plays Corporal Clotski
Follow That Camel
1967
Plays Deli Owner
The Return of Captain Invincible
1983
Plays Pepe
Love's Brother
2004
Plays Dr. Pinto
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
1968
Plays Pakistani Salesman
The Over-Amorous Artist
1974
Plays Head Waiter / Dr. Crow (voice)
Carry On Spying
1964
Plays Mayor's Assistant
A Ghost of a Chance
1967
Plays Grinkstein
RPM
1998
Plays Actor Playing Robert the Bruce
Father Came Too!
1964
Plays Dean Findlay
Alison's Birthday
1981
Plays Taxi Driver
Doctor in Trouble
1970
Plays Ernest Friedman
Design for Living
1979
Plays Michael Dennehy
Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprechauns
1996
Plays Manny Cohen
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1973
Plays Michael Dennehy
Leapin' Leprechauns
1995
Plays Joe
This Is My Street
1964
Plays Stephanos
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns
2000
Plays various
The Great McGonagall
1975
TV Shows
Plays Commander Wilbur Zero (voice)
Fireball XL5
1962
Plays Manny Cohen
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1967
Plays Enzo Pacelli
Home Sweet Home
1980
Plays Frank Pickle
The Vicar of Dibley
1994
Plays Sam Nicholls
Playhouse
1974
Plays Rocco
Spirited
2010
Plays Ricky
In Sickness and in Health
1985
Plays Angus
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
1986
Plays Charlie
Citizen James
1960
Plays Krassin
Reilly: Ace of Spies
1983
Plays Ziggy Zaglan
The Saint
1962
Plays Emmanuel 'Manny' Cohen
Armchair Theatre
1956
Plays Jack Holiday
Jonathan Creek
1997
Plays Henry
Sykes
1972
Plays Mr Jellinek
One Foot in the Grave
1990
Plays Tonu
Virtual Murder
1992
Plays Victor Ignotas
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Popov
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Solly Salmon
Minder
1979
Plays Newsman
Bluey
1976
Plays Inside Legg The Tailor
Super Gran
1985
Plays Martinez
The Larkins
1958
Plays Edward Emanuelson
Bergerac
1981
Plays Pedro
Birds of a Feather
1989
Plays Sergei Ivenko
The Avengers
1961
Plays Ernest Friedman
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Plays Gleyne
BBC2 Play of the Week
1977
Plays Gaston LeBlanc
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
Plays Kondu
ITV Playhouse
1967
Plays Vladimir Kropotny
The Protectors
1964
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Jungle
Uncle Nissim
2017
Film
Hail, Caesar!
Prof. Marcuse
2016
Film
Spirited
Rocco · 3 episodes
2010–
TV
Love's Brother
Pepe
2004
Film
Beware of Greeks Bearing Guns
Stephanos
2000
Film
RPM
Grinkstein
1998
Film
Dark City
Karl Harris
1998
Film
Jonathan Creek
Jack Holiday · 1 episode
1997–
TV
The Fifth Element
Professor Pacoli
1997
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Bluthal still alive?
John Bluthal passed away on November 15, 2018 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of John Bluthal?
John Bluthal is best known for roles in The Fifth Element, Hail, Caesar!, Dark City.
How many movies has John Bluthal been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1963), John Bluthal has appeared in 46 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was John Bluthal's first movie?
The career of John Bluthal began with The Mouse on the Moon (1963).
What is John Bluthal's most recent movie or series?
John Bluthal's most recent release is Jungle, which premiered on June 27, 2017.
What TV shows has John Bluthal appeared in?
On television, John Bluthal has appeared in The Avengers, Inspector Morse, The Saint, The Vicar of Dibley.
John Bluthal
1929-08-12 · Malopolskie, Poland
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.