Frank Thornton
Born: 1921-01-15
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
The Three Musketeers
Gosford Park
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Carry On Screaming!
The Magic Christian
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Bed Sitting Room
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Assassination Bureau
Top Movie Credits
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)