Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 11, 1926
Place of Birth:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Frank Thring
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hercules Returns | Zeus (voice) |
| 1987 | Howling III: The Marsupials | Jack Citron |
| 1986 | Death of a Soldier | Religious Speaker |
| 1985 | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome | The Collector |
| 1985 | The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' | Self |
| 1983 | At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture | |
| 1976 | Mad Dog Morgan | Superintendent Cobham |
| 1975 | The Man from Hong Kong | Willard |
| 1974 | Alvin Rides Again | Fingers |
| 1970 | Ned Kelly | Judge Barry |
| 1969 | Age of Consent | Godfrey |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Herod Antipas |
| 1961 | El Cid | Al Kadir |
| 1959 | Ben-Hur | Pontius Pilatus |
| 1958 | The Vikings | Aella |
| 1958 | A Question of Adultery | Mr. Stanley |
| The Devil in Evening Dress | Host |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Bodyline | Lord Harris |
| 1979 | Parkinson In Australia | Self |
| 1968 | Skippy the Bush Kangaroo | Dr. Stark |