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 Days 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