Frank Thring

Francis William Thring IV (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 known for always wearing black and styling his home in black decor.

For his father, also known as Frank Thring, see F. W. Thring.
For the Australian explorer, see John McDouall Stuart § Associates.

Frank Thring
Thring on the set of King of Kings in 1961
Born
Francis William Thring

(1926-05-11)11 May 1926
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died29 December 1994(1994-12-29) (aged 68)
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Other namesWilliam Francis Thring IV
Occupation(s)Actor, theatre director
Years active1941–1993
SpouseJoan Cunliffe (divorced)
FamilyF.W. Thring (father)
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