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Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Actor · Born 1921-01-15 · 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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Gosford Park (2001) — Mr. Burkett
  2. The Three Musketeers (1973) — Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
  3. The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) — Porter
  4. The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) — Peperel
  5. The BFG (1990) — Mr. Tibbs (voice)
  6. Victim (1961) — George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
  7. The Avengers (1961)
  8. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) — Slave Driver
  9. Carry On Screaming! (1966) — Mr. Jones
  10. Coronation Street (1960) — Danny Roach
  11. Are You Being Served? (1972) — Captain Peacock
  12. The Assassination Bureau (1969) — Elevator victim (uncredited)
  13. Casualty (1986) — Edward Gutheridge
  14. Are You Being Served? The Movie (1977) — Captain Stephen Peacock
  15. The Bed Sitting Room (1969) — The BBC
  16. The New Avengers (1976) — Roland
  17. The Magic Christian (1969) — Police Inspector
  18. Last of the Summer Wine (1973) — Truly
  19. Steptoe and Son (1962) — Seller
  20. The Early Bird (1965) — Drunken Doctor
  21. Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973) — Mr. Russell
  22. The Big Job (1965) — Bank Official
  23. Bless This House (1972) — Mr. Jones
  24. The Goodies (1970) — Waiter
  25. Danger Man (1960) — Police Captain
  26. The Champions (1968) — Clerk
  27. Up the Chastity Belt (1972) — Master of Ceremonies
  28. No Sex Please - We're British (1973) — Glass Shop Manager
  29. Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973) — Estate Agent
  30. Portrait of Alison (1955) — Police Photographer
  31. The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970) — Tom Stoddart
  32. Grace & Favour (1992) — Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
  33. Keep It Up, Jack! (1974) — Mr. Clarke
  34. Till Death Us Do Part (1969) — Valuation Officer
  35. It's Trad, Dad! (1962) — TV Director
  36. The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968) — Factory Manager
  37. Spanish Fly (1976) — Dr. Johnson
  38. Richard & Judy (2001) — Self
  39. The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) — Various
  40. Run For Your Wife (2012) — Man on Bus