Acting
Frank Thornton
1921 · Dulwich, London, England, UK
30 films
Bio
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
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Porter
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Self
Crooks and Coronets
Cyril
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel
That's Your Funeral
Town Clerk
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones
No Sex Please - We're British
Glass Shop Manager