Frank Thornton

Actor

Born: January 15, 1921 (92 years old)

Died: March 16, 2013

Place of birth: Dulwich, London, England, UK

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 (54)

• Till Death Us Do Part (1969, ★ 7.4)
• The Taming of the Shrew (1980, ★ 7.8)
• Victim (1961, ★ 7.5)
• What's a Carry On? (1998, ★ 7.8)
• Grace & Favour (1992, ★ 8)
• The Bed Sitting Room (1969, ★ 5.9)
• The Big Job (1965, ★ 6.7)
• The Early Bird (1965, ★ 7.6)
• The Assassination Bureau (1969, ★ 6.6)
• The Three Musketeers (1973, ★ 6.8)
• A Flea in Her Ear (1968, ★ 6.2)
• The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970, ★ 6.8)
• Carry On Screaming! (1966, ★ 6.5)
• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966, ★ 6)
• The Comedy Man (1964, ★ 6.9)
• Portrait of Alison (1955, ★ 6.1)
• Bless This House (1972, ★ 6.3)
• Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973, ★ 6.8)
• The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968, ★ 6.5)
• Gosford Park (2001, ★ 6.8)
• Are You Being Served? (1972, ★ 7.3)
• The Avengers (1961, ★ 7.7)
• The Tomb of Ligeia (1964, ★ 6.3)
• The BFG (1990, ★ 6.4)
• Last of the Summer Wine (1973, ★ 7.1)
• The Champions (1968, ★ 6.4)
• The New Avengers (1976, ★ 7)
• Fall of Eagles (1974, ★ 6.9)
• The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982, ★ 7)
• Hancock's Half Hour (1956, ★ 7.3)