John Bluthal Biography
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.
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A Conversation on City Ordinance and Blindness
Inspector Clouseau: [to blind beggar]
City Ordinance 132R prohibits the begging.
Blind beggar:
How do you know so much about city ordinances?
Inspector Clouseau:
What sort of stupid question is that? Are you blind?
Blind beggar:
Yes!
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