Frank Thring

Also known as Francis William Thring, Thring, Francis William (Frank), Thring, Francis William, Francis Thring

Australian character actor in radio, stage, television and film and theatre director (1926-1994)

Film & TV

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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…

Known for

Hercules Returns — Zeus (voice)1993
The Marsupials: The Howling III — Jack Citron1987
Death of a Soldier — Religious Speaker1986
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome — The Collector1985
The Making of 'Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome' — Self1985
Bodyline — Lord Harris1984
At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture1983
Parkinson In Australia — Self1979
Mad Dog Morgan — Superintendent Cobham1976
The Man from Hong Kong — Willard1975

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Instance of: human
Given name: Frank
Gender: male
Citizenship: Australia
Place of birth: Melbourne
Place of death: Melbourne
Occupation: actor
Educated at: Melbourne Grammar School
Image: Kingofkings6.JPG
Work location: Australia

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date of birth: 1926-05-11
date of death: 1994-12-29
cause of death: cancer
manner of death: natural causes
start of work period: 1945-00-00

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