Frank Thornton

1921-01-15 – 2013-03-16 (age 92) Dulwich, London, England, UK

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Biography

Frank Thornton Ball (15 January 1921 - 16 March 2013), professionally known as Frank Thornton, was an English actor. He was known for playing Captain Peacock in Are You Being Served? (1972-1985) and its sequel Grace & Favour and as Herbert "Truly" Truelove in Last of the Summer Wine.

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Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Known For

Gosford Park

Gosford Park

2001

as Mr. Burkett

The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers

1973

as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

1970

as Porter

The BFG

The BFG

1990

as Mr. Tibbs (voice)

Victim

Victim

1961

as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)

The Assassination Bureau

The Assassination Bureau

1969

as Elevator victim (uncredited)

Carry On Screaming!

Carry On Screaming!

1966

as Mr. Jones

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

1966

as Slave Driver

The Magic Christian

The Magic Christian

1969

as Police Inspector

The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

1964

as Peperel

Bless This House

Bless This House

1972

as Mr. Jones

The Bed Sitting Room

The Bed Sitting Room

1969

as The BBC

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

2005

as Self

The Making of Gosford Park

The Making of Gosford Park

2002

as Self (uncredited)

Are You Being Served? The Movie

Are You Being Served? The Movie

1977

as Captain Stephen Peacock

The Big Job

The Big Job

1965

as Bank Official

Steptoe & Son Ride Again

Steptoe & Son Ride Again

1973

as Mr. Russell

Battle of the V-1

Battle of the V-1

1958

as British Scientist (uncredited)

Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World

Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World

1973

as Estate Agent

The Comedy Man

The Comedy Man

1964

as Producer