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
Cracked Nuts
The Bed Sitting Room
The Magic Christian
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
The Tomb of Ligeia
No Sex Please - We're British
The Assassination Bureau
Top Movie Credits
Gosford Park
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Cracked Nuts
Revolutionary
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC
The Magic Christian
Police Inspector
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Factory Manager
The Tomb of Ligeia
Peperel
No Sex Please - We're British
Glass Shop Manager
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)