
Acting
Frank Thring
Also Known As: Francis William Thring IV, Frank Thring Jr.
Birth Date
May 11, 1926
Death Date
December 29, 1994
(passed away at 68)
Place of Birth
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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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.
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Ben-Hur
Pontius Pilatus
1959

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
The Collector
1985

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Dr. Stark
1968 • 3 episodes

The Vikings
Aella
1958

El Cid
Al Kadir
1961

King of Kings
Herod Antipas
1961

Bodyline
Lord Harris
1984 • 7 episodes

Parkinson In Australia
Self
1979 • 1 episode

The Man from Hong Kong
Willard
1975

Age of Consent
Godfrey
1969

The Marsupials: The Howling III
Jack Citron
1987

Mad Dog Morgan
Superintendent Cobham
1976

Ned Kelly
Judge Barry
1970

Alvin Rides Again
Fingers
1974

Death of a Soldier
Religious Speaker
1986

Hercules Returns
Zeus (voice)
1993

The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome'
Self
1985

A Question of Adultery
Mr. Stanley
1958
The Devil in Evening Dress
Host
1974

At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture
1983