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
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Porter
The BFG
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Cracked Nuts
Revolutionary
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Captain Stephen Peacock
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones
Victim
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)