Acting · 1921
Frank Thornton
Born Jan 15, 1921·Dulwich, London, England, UK·Died Mar 16, 2013 (92)
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
31 titles- 2001
Richard & JudySelf3.4Show - 2001
Gosford ParkMr. Burkett6.8Movie - 1991Pebble MillSelf4.1Show
- 1986
CasualtyEdward Gutheridge6.2Show - 1982
The Kenny Everett Television ShowVarious7.3Show - 1979
Blankety Blank5.2Show - 1976
The New AvengersRoland7.1Show - 1974
Fall of EaglesPrince Albert7.0Show - 1973
Last of the Summer WineTruly7.2Show - 1973
The Three MusketeersMan in Small Carriage (uncredited)6.7Movie - 1972
Crown CourtProfessor McIver5.7Show - 1972
Are You Being Served?Captain Peacock7.3Show - 1972
SykesDr. Taplow6.7Show - 1970
The GoodiesMaster of Ceremonies7.7Show - 1968
The ChampionsClerk6.5Show - 1967
Not in Front of the ChildrenMr Wilkinson7.0Show - 1965
The Man in Room 17Chief Inspector Bascombe6.2Show - 1964HMS ParadiseCommander FairweatherShow
- 1962
Steptoe and SonSeller7.8Show - 1961
The Avengers7.8Show - 1961
It's a Square World7.0Show - 1960
Coronation StreetDanny Roach5.4Show - 1960
Danger ManPepe7.3Show - 1960The Dickie Henderson ShowShow
- 1960
The CheatersLong8.0Show - 1959
The Four Just MenCoroner7.7Show - 1958
The Adventures of William TellHeinburgher6.8Show - 1956
Hancock's Half Hour7.4Show - 1955
The Sooty ShowMr Wolfe6.4Show - 1955
Dixon of Dock GreenPC Cox6.0Show - 1950
Sunday Night TheatreSailor3.5Show