Frank Thornton
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
The Three Musketeers
1973
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Gosford Park
2001
as Mr. Burkett
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
as Slave Driver
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
as Porter
The BFG
1990
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
The Magic Christian
1969
as Police Inspector
The Assassination Bureau
1969
as Elevator victim (uncredited)
The Making of Gosford Park
2002
as Self (uncredited)
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
as The BBC
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
as Peperel
Victim
1961
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
Run For Your Wife
2012
as Man on Bus
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973
as Estate Agent
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968
as Factory Manager
No Sex Please - We're British
1973
as Glass Shop Manager
The Big Job
1965
as Bank Official
Carry On Screaming!
1966
as Mr. Jones
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
as Tom Stoddart
Up the Chastity Belt
1972
as Master of Ceremonies
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
1973
as Mr. Russell