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 Assassination Bureau

The Assassination Bureau

1969

as Elevator victim (uncredited)

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

1970

as Porter

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

Carry On Screaming!

Carry On Screaming!

1966

as Mr. Jones

The Bed Sitting Room

The Bed Sitting Room

1969

as The BBC

The Tomb of Ligeia

The Tomb of Ligeia

1964

as Peperel

The BFG

The BFG

1990

as Mr. Tibbs (voice)

The Taming of the Shrew

The Taming of the Shrew

1980

as Gremio

The Funny Blokes of British Comedy

2005

as Self

Victim

Victim

1961

as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)

Steptoe & Son Ride Again

Steptoe & Son Ride Again

1973

as Mr. Russell

Up the Chastity Belt

Up the Chastity Belt

1972

as Master of Ceremonies

No Sex Please - We're British

No Sex Please - We're British

1973

as Glass Shop Manager

Cracked Nuts

Cracked Nuts

1931

as Revolutionary

All the Way Up

All the Way Up

1970

as Mr Driver

Doomsday at Eleven

1962

as BBC Announcer

Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World

Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World

1973

as Estate Agent