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 Assassination Bureau
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The BFG
Carry On Screaming!
The Magic Christian
The Tomb of Ligeia
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Top Movie Credits
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
The BFG
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Carry On Screaming!
Mr. Jones
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel