Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1921-01-15
Day of Death
2013-03-16
Place of Birth
Dulwich, London, England, UK
Frank Thornton
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 (66)
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Archive Footage
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
2022
⭐ 0
Role:
Self (archive)
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
We Love Are You Being Served?
2020
⭐ 4.4
Role:
Man on Bus
Run For Your Wife
2012No Image
⭐ 6.5
Role:
Self
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
⭐ 5.3
Role:
Self (uncredited)
The Making of Gosford Park
2002
⭐ 6.8
Role:
Mr. Burkett
Gosford Park
2001No Image
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Self
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
⭐ 7.7
Role:
Self (uncredited)
What's a Carry On?
1998
⭐ 7.2
Role:
Unknown
The Old Curiosity Shop
1995
⭐ 6.4
Role:
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
The BFG
1990
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Royal Variety Performance 1984
1984
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Gremio
The Taming of the Shrew
1980
⭐ 6.3
Role:
Unknown
Ride of the Valkyrie
1977
⭐ 4.9
Role:
Captain Stephen Peacock
