Frank Thring

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

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