Frank Thring
ActingMay 11, 1926— December 29, 1994 (age 68)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Also Known As
Francis William Thring IV, Frank Thring Jr.
Biography
Frank Thring (11 May 1926 – 29 December 1994) was an Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film; as well as a theatre director. His early career started in London in theatre productions, before he starred in Hollywood film, where he became best known for roles in Ben-Hur in 1959 and King of Kings in 1961. He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
Movies
(17 total)
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
19856.2
as The Collector
Ben-Hur
19597.9
as Pontius Pilatus
The Vikings
19587.0
as Aella
El Cid
19616.8
as Al Kadir
King of Kings
19617.1
as Herod Antipas
Howling III: The Marsupials
19874.6
as Jack Citron
Age of Consent
19695.9
as Godfrey
The Man from Hong Kong
19756.6
as Willard
Mad Dog Morgan
19765.8
as Superintendent Cobham
Ned Kelly
19704.7
as Judge Barry
Hercules Returns
19936.5
as Zeus (voice)
Alvin Rides Again
19744.2
as Fingers
Death of a Soldier
19861.7
as Religious Speaker
A Question of Adultery
19583.3
as Mr. Stanley
TV Shows
(3 total)
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
19685.6
as Dr. Stark
Bodyline
19847.7
as Lord Harris
