Frank Thornton
Born
1921-01-15
Place of birth
Dulwich, London, England, UK
Died
2013-03-16
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
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Porter
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel
The BFG
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Victim
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Avengers
TV Series
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
Coronation Street
Danny Roach
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones
Are You Being Served?
Captain Peacock
Casualty
Edward Gutheridge
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Captain Stephen Peacock
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC