Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

  • Birthday: 1/15/1921
  • Deathday: 3/16/2013
  • Place of birth: Dulwich, London, England, UK
  • Fame for: Acting

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.

Filmography

Are You Being Served? The Movie
Release date: 6/10/1977

Are You Being Served? The Movie

Role(s): Captain Stephen Peacock

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The Bed Sitting Room
Release date: 6/1/1969

The Bed Sitting Room

Role(s): The BBC

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Till Death Us Do Part
Release date: 1/1/1969

Till Death Us Do Part

Role(s): Valuation Officer

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The Big Job
Release date: 1/1/1965

The Big Job

Role(s): Bank Official

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The Assassination Bureau
Release date: 3/9/1969

The Assassination Bureau

Role(s): Elevator victim (uncredited)

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