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Frank Thornton
Born 1921-01-15Dulwich, London, England, UK
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Are You Being Served? Secrets & ScandalsArchive FootageLast Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of LaughsSelf (archive)We Love Are You Being Served?RoleRun For Your WifeMan on BusThe Funny Blokes of British ComedySelfThe Making of Gosford ParkSelf (uncredited)Gosford ParkMr. BurkettWendy Richard: A Life on the BoxSelfWhat's a Carry On?Self (uncredited)The Old Curiosity ShopRoleThe BFGMr. Tibbs (voice)Royal Variety Performance 1984RoleThe Taming of the ShrewGremioRide of the ValkyrieRoleAre You Being Served? The MovieCaptain Stephen PeacockThe Bawdy Adventures of Tom JonesWhitlowSpanish FlyDr. JohnsonThe BoundaryRoleSide by SideInspector CrumbKeep It Up, Jack!Mr. ClarkeThe Three MusketeersMan in Small Carriage (uncredited)Digby, the Biggest Dog in the WorldEstate AgentThat Sinking FeelingArthurNo Sex Please - We're BritishGlass Shop Manager