Frank Thornton

Actor

Born January 15, 1921 in Dulwich, London, England, UK. Died March 16, 2013.

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.

Acting

We Love Are You Being Served?
Film, 2020
Run For Your Wife
Film, 2012
as Man on Bus
Gosford Park
Film, 2001
as Mr. Burkett
The Old Curiosity Shop
Film, 1995
Grace & Favour
TV series, 1992
as Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
The BFG
Film, 1990
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Great Expectations
TV series, 1989
as Mr Trabb
Casualty
TV series, 1986
as Edward Gutheridge
Royal Variety Performance 1984
Film, 1984
The Kenny Everett Television Show
TV series, 1982
as Various
The Taming of the Shrew
Film, 1980
as Gremio
Blankety Blank
TV series, 1979
1 episode
Ride of the Valkyrie
Film, 1977
Are You Being Served? The Movie
Film, 1977
as Captain Stephen Peacock
The New Avengers
TV series, 1976
as Roland
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Film, 1976
as Whitlow
Spanish Fly
Film, 1976
as Dr. Johnson
The Boundary
Film, 1975
Side by Side
Film, 1975
as Inspector Crumb
Keep It Up, Jack!
Film, 1974
as Mr. Clarke
Fall of Eagles
TV series, 1974
as Prince Albert
The Three Musketeers
Film, 1973
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
Film, 1973
as Estate Agent
That Sinking Feeling
Film, 1973
as Arthur
No Sex Please - We're British
Film, 1973
as Glass Shop Manager
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
Film, 1973
as Mr. Russell
Last of the Summer Wine
TV series, 1973
as Truly
Our Miss Fred
Film, 1972
as British Colonel
That's Your Funeral
Film, 1972
as Town Clerk
Crown Court
TV series, 1972
as Professor McIver