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Bluthal was born in Poland in 1929 and emigrated to Australia with his family in 1938, before moving to the UK permanently to pursue acting in 1960. John Bluthal, who was best known for playing Frank Pickle in the Vicar of Dibley, has died at the age of 89. Video, 'Loudspeaker and motorbike schools' beat Covid fears, 'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong' Video, 'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong', America's Cup: The tech behind Ineos Team UK. 19 November 2018, 15:39. John was best known for playing Frank, who bored Dibley residents to tears with his rambling stories. Video, French police station attacked with fireworks, India's Covid-19 outbreak in 200 seconds. John Bluthal (left with bow tie) as Frank Pickle in The Vicar of Dibley. His co-star, Dawn French, led the tributes to Bluthal, who passed away on Thursday in New South Wales, Australia. 'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong' Video'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong', French police station attacked with fireworks. in the West End and a Peter Hall production of Antony and Cleopatra - with Judi Dench and Anthony Hopkins. VideoIs 'black tax' a help or a burden? Bye darlin Bluey. ", Tons of happy laughs remembered today. Much of his early work was in the theatre, where he appeared in Oliver! Video, Teachers turn to loudspeakers to beat Covid fears, 'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong' Video, 'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong', French police station attacked with fireworks. … Credit: BBC In 1959 he moved to Britain to settle. John passed away in 2018 Liz Smith As well as the Vicar of Dibley , the actress was equally as well known for playing Norma Speakman (Nana) in The Royle Family from 1998 until 2000. 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Bluthal's Vicar of Dibley co-star, Emma Chambers - who played Alice - died at the age of 53 earlier this year. He is best known for his work with Spike Milligan, and for his roles in the TV series Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width and The Vicar of Dibley. in the West End and a Peter Hall production of Antony and Cleopatra - with Judi Dench and Anthony Hopkins. His final appearance was earlier this year in his daughter Lisa Bluthal's short film, By Any Other Name - a comedy about a woman dealing with her father's Alzheimer's. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. He started his career during the Golden Age of British Television, where he was best known for his comedy work in the UK with Spike Milligan, and for his role as Manny Cohen in the television series Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width. pic.twitter.com/yy5TY4TeX5. Video, America's Cup: The tech behind Ineos Team UK, French police station attacked with fireworks. Image caption John Bluthal (left) as Frank Pickle with the rest of the cast in the 1996 Vicar of Dibley Christmas special . .css-po6dm6-ItalicText{font-style:italic;}Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. playing Professor Marcuse opposite George Clooney. VideoFrench police station attacked with fireworks, India's Covid-19 outbreak in 200 seconds. The Vicar of Dibley actor John Bluthal has died, aged 89. In the West End he took over from Ron Moody in Oliver! He leaves behind beloved daughters Lisa and Nava.". 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John Bluthal (born 28 March 1929) is a British film and television actor and voice artist, mostly in comedy. John Bluthal has died at the age of 89. John Bluthal, Actor: The Fifth Element. "He died peacefully in hospital, surrounded by loving family members, following complications from a fall. Confirming news of his death, talent agency The Artists Partnership said: "It is with much sadness that we must let you know the legendary actor John Bluthal passed away on 15th November 2018 in New South Wales, Australia. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. © 2020 BBC. "He died peacefully in hospital, surrounded by loving family members, following complications from a fall. 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Looking for some great streaming picks? Picture: BBC By Tom Eames The British actor was best known for playing Frank Pickle in the classic 1990s sitcom. The actor also appeared in a number of Carry On and Pink Panther films, in a career spanning over 60 years. Tom Parker: The Wanted singer diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour, Emma Chambers - who played Alice - died at the age of 53. 'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong' Video'I focus on earning money and then leaving Hong Kong', America's Cup: The tech behind Ineos Team UK. Video, French police station attacked with fireworks, India's Covid-19 outbreak in 200 seconds. Bluthal's Vicar of Dibley co-star, Emma Chambers - who played Alice - died at the age of 53 earlier this year. Bluthal was born in Poland in 1929 and emigrated to Australia with his family in 1938, before moving to the UK permanently to pursue acting in 1960. VideoTeachers turn to loudspeakers to beat Covid fears. 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