Frank Thornton
📍Born in 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
as Captain Stephen Peacock
The Bed Sitting Room
as The BBC
Till Death Us Do Part
as Valuation Officer
The Wild Affair
as Wine Shop Manager
The Big Job
as Bank Official
The Old Curiosity Shop
The Taming of the Shrew
as Gremio
The Assassination Bureau
as Elevator victim (uncredited)
Spanish Fly
as Dr. Johnson
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
as Self (archive)
The Silent Witness
as The Barman (uncredited)
Gonks Go Beat
as Mr. A&R
📌 Quick Info
Born
January 15, 1921
Place of Birth
Dulwich, London, England, UK
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.7
📊 Career Stats
113
Acting Roles
0
Crew Roles
67
Movies
46
TV Shows