Frank Thornton
Known for ActingBorn 1921-01-15 — died 2013-03-16Dulwich, London, England, UK
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
Gosford Park
2001 · as Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
1973 · as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Magic Christian
1969 · as Police Inspector
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970 · as Porter
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005 · as Self
The Bed Sitting Room
1969 · as The BBC
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964 · as Peperel
The BFG
1990 · as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Victim
1961 · as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966 · as Slave Driver
Lucy in London
1966 · as Passport Officer
Carry On Screaming!
1966 · as Mr. Jones
Cracked Nuts
1931 · as Revolutionary
No Sex Please - We're British
1973 · as Glass Shop Manager
Our Miss Fred
1972 · as British Colonel
The Comedy Man
1964 · as Producer
All the Way Up
1970 · as Mr Driver
The Assassination Bureau
1969 · as Elevator victim (uncredited)