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.

Frank Thring

Acting Born May 11, 1926 – Died December 29, 1994 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 Francis William Thring III.

Known For

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Dr. Stark

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

The Collector

Ben-Hur

Pontius Pilatus

Bodyline

Lord Harris

The Vikings

Aella

The Man from Hong Kong

Willard

King of Kings

Herod Antipas

The Marsupials: The Howling III

Jack Citron

Parkinson In Australia

Self

El Cid

Al Kadir

Age of Consent

Godfrey

Death of a Soldier

Religious Speaker