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
Gosford Park
2001
as Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
1973
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The BFG
1990
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
as Porter
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
as Peperel
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
as Slave Driver
The Magic Christian
1969
as Police Inspector
No Sex Please - We're British
1973
as Glass Shop Manager
Carry On Screaming!
1966
as Mr. Jones
The Assassination Bureau
1969
as Elevator victim (uncredited)
What's a Carry On?
1998
as Self (uncredited)
Run For Your Wife
2012
as Man on Bus
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
as The BBC
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
1976
as Whitlow
Victim
1961
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968
as Factory Manager
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
as Self
Some Will, Some Won't
1970
as Purvis
The Making of Gosford Park
2002
as Self (uncredited)
Battle of the V-1
1958
as British Scientist (uncredited)