Frank Thornton
Acting
Born: 1921-01-15 · Dulwich, London, England, UK
Died: 2013-03-16
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.
🎬 Movies (20)
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
2022
Archive Footage
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
Self (archive)
We Love Are You Being Served?
2020
Run For Your Wife
2012
Man on Bus
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
2005
Self
The Making of Gosford Park
2002
Self (uncredited)
Gosford Park
2001
Mr. Burkett
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
Self
What's a Carry On?
1998
Self (uncredited)
The Old Curiosity Shop
1995
The BFG
1990
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Royal Variety Performance 1984
1984
The Taming of the Shrew
1980
Gremio
Ride of the Valkyrie
1977
Are You Being Served? The Movie
1977
Captain Stephen Peacock
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
1976
Whitlow
Spanish Fly
1976
Dr. Johnson
Side by Side
1975
Inspector Crumb
Keep It Up, Jack!
1974
Mr. Clarke
The Three Musketeers
1973
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
📺 TV Shows (20)
Richard & Judy
2001
Self
Grace & Favour
1992
Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
Pebble Mill
1991
Self
Great Expectations
1989
Mr Trabb
Casualty
1986
Edward Gutheridge
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Various
Blankety Blank
1979
The New Avengers
1976
Roland
Fall of Eagles
1974
Prince Albert
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Truly
Crown Court
1972
Professor McIver
Sykes
1972
Dr. Taplow
Are You Being Served?
1972
Captain Peacock
The Goodies
1970
Waiter
The Goodies
1970
Master of Ceremonies
Ben Travers Farces
1970
Claude Hickett MP
From a Bird's Eye View
1970
Spinks
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
1969
King Kong
The Champions
1968
Clerk
The World of Beachcomber
1968
Various Roles