Actor
Frank Thring
Born May 11, 1926 in Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaDied December 29, 199415 films
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.
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He was the son of Australian film director, producer and exhibitor Francis William Thring III.
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First watchBen-Hur19597.9as Pontius PilatusIn ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure,…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
15 films as actor- 1993Hercules ReturnsZeus (voice)
- 1987The Marsupials: The Howling IIIJack Citron
- 1986Death of a SoldierReligious Speaker
- 1985Mad Max Beyond ThunderdomeThe Collector
- 1983At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture
- 1976Mad Dog MorganSuperintendent Cobham
- 1975The Man from Hong KongWillard
- 1974Alvin Rides AgainFingers
- 1970Ned KellyJudge Barry
- 1969Age of ConsentGodfrey
- 1961El CidAl Kadir
- 1961King of KingsHerod Antipas
- 1959Ben-HurPontius Pilatus
- 1958A Question of AdulteryMr. Stanley
- 1958The VikingsAella