Frank Thornton
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1921-01-15 – 2013-03-16
Place of birth: Dulwich, London, England, UK
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.
Known for
Are You Being Served? The Movie
1977Captain Stephen Peacock
The Bed Sitting Room
1969The BBC
Till Death Us Do Part
1969Valuation Officer
The Wild Affair
1965Wine Shop Manager
The Big Job
1965Bank Official
The Old Curiosity Shop
1995
The Taming of the Shrew
1980Gremio
The Assassination Bureau
1969Elevator victim (uncredited)
Spanish Fly
1976Dr. Johnson
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022Self (archive)
The Silent Witness
1954The Barman (uncredited)
Gonks Go Beat
1965Mr. A&R
Johnny, You're Wanted
1956Police Inspector
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
2022Archive Footage
Cracked Nuts
1931Revolutionary
The Early Bird
1965Drunken Doctor
Keep It Up, Jack!
1974Mr. Clarke
Victim
1961George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Three Musketeers
1973Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)