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
Gosford Park
The Three Musketeers
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The BFG
The Assassination Bureau
Victim
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Bed Sitting Room
Carry On Screaming!
Top Movie Credits
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The BFG
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)
Victim
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones