Frank Thornton
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1921-01-15 · Dulwich, London, England, UK
- Died
- 2013-03-16
Known for
- Gosford Park (2001) — Mr. Burkett
- The Three Musketeers (1973) — Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) — Porter
- The Tomb of Ligeia (1964) — Peperel
- The BFG (1990) — Mr. Tibbs (voice)
- Victim (1961) — George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
- The Avengers (1961)
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) — Slave Driver
- Coronation Street (1960) — Danny Roach
- Carry On Screaming! (1966) — Mr. Jones
- Are You Being Served? (1972) — Captain Peacock
- The Assassination Bureau (1969) — Elevator victim (uncredited)
- Casualty (1986) — Edward Gutheridge
- Are You Being Served? The Movie (1977) — Captain Stephen Peacock
- The Bed Sitting Room (1969) — The BBC
- The New Avengers (1976) — Roland