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
Victim
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
No Sex Please - We're British
The Assassination Bureau
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Making of Gosford Park
The Magic Christian
Top Movie Credits
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Victim
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Slave Driver
No Sex Please - We're British
Glass Shop Manager
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)
The Making of Gosford Park
Self (uncredited)
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector