Frank Thornton
Acting
Born January 15, 1921 · Dulwich, London, England, UK
Died March 16, 2013
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
Filmography
Run For Your Wife
2012 · Man on Bus
Gosford Park
2001 · Mr. Burkett
The BFG
1990 · Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Are You Being Served? The Movie
1977 · Captain Stephen Peacock
Spanish Fly
1976 · Dr. Johnson
Keep It Up, Jack!
1974 · Mr. Clarke
The Three Musketeers
1973 · Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
No Sex Please - We're British
1973 · Glass Shop Manager
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973 · Estate Agent
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
1973 · Mr. Russell
Bless This House
1972 · Mr. Jones
Our Miss Fred
1972 · British Colonel
Up the Chastity Belt
1972 · Master of Ceremonies
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970 · Porter
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970 · Tom Stoddart
The Bed Sitting Room
1969 · The BBC
Till Death Us Do Part
1969 · Valuation Officer
The Assassination Bureau
1969 · Elevator victim (uncredited)
The Magic Christian
1969 · Police Inspector
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968 · Factory Manager
Carry On Screaming!
1966 · Mr. Jones
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966 · Slave Driver
The Big Job
1965 · Bank Official
The Early Bird
1965 · Drunken Doctor
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964 · Peperel
It's Trad, Dad!
1962 · TV Director
Victim
1961 · George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
Portrait of Alison
1955 · Police Photographer