Frank Thornton
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.
Born: January 15, 1921 · Dulwich, London, England, UK
Filmography (55)
Run For Your Wife
2012
Actor: Man on Bus
Gosford Park
2001
Actor: Mr. Burkett
TV
Richard & Judy
2001
Actor
TV
Grace & Favour
1992
Actor: Capt Stephen Peaco…
The BFG
1990
Actor: Mr. Tibbs (voice)
TV
Casualty
1986
Actor: Edward Gutheridge
TV
The Kenny Everett Television Show
1982
Actor: Various
The Taming of the Shrew
1980
Actor: Gremio
TV
The Gentle Touch
1980
Actor: Leo
TV
Blankety Blank
1979
Actor
Are You Being Served? The Movie
1977
Actor: Captain Stephen Pe…
TV
The New Avengers
1976
Actor: Roland
Spanish Fly
1976
Actor: Dr. Johnson
Keep It Up, Jack!
1974
Actor: Mr. Clarke
TV
Fall of Eagles
1974
Actor: Prince Albert
The Three Musketeers
1973
Actor: Man in Small Carri…
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973
Actor: Estate Agent
No Sex Please - We're British
1973
Actor: Glass Shop Manager
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
1973
Actor: Mr. Russell
TV
Last of the Summer Wine
1973
Actor: Truly
Our Miss Fred
1972
Actor: British Colonel
TV
Crown Court
1972
Actor: Professor McIver
TV
Sykes
1972
Actor: Dr. Taplow
Bless This House
1972
Actor: Mr. Jones
TV
Are You Being Served?
1972
Actor: Captain Peacock
Up the Chastity Belt
1972
Actor: Master of Ceremoni…
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
Actor: Tom Stoddart
TV
The Goodies
1970
Actor: WaiterActor: Master of Ceremoni…
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
Actor: Porter
The Magic Christian
1969
Actor: Police Inspector
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
Actor: The BBC
The Assassination Bureau
1969
Actor: Elevator victim (u…
Till Death Us Do Part
1969
Actor: Valuation Officer
TV
The Champions
1968
Actor: Clerk
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968
Actor: Factory Manager
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Actor: Slave Driver
Carry On Screaming!
1966
Actor: Mr. Jones
The Wild Affair
1965
Actor: Wine Shop Manager
The Early Bird
1965
Actor: Drunken Doctor
The Big Job
1965
Actor: Bank Official
TV
The Man in Room 17
1965
Actor: Chief Inspector Ba…
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
Actor: Peperel
The Comedy Man
1964
Actor: Producer
It's Trad, Dad!
1962
Actor: TV Director
Victim
1961
Actor: George - Henry's A…
The Impersonator
1961
Actor: Police Sargeant
TV
The Avengers
1961
Actor
TV
Coronation Street
1960
Actor: Danny Roach
TV
The Adventures of William Tell
1958
Actor: Tax CollectorActor: Heinburgher
TV
Hancock's Half Hour
1956
Actor
Portrait of Alison
1955
Actor: Police Photographe…
TV
Dixon of Dock Green
1955
Actor: PC Cox
TV
The Sooty Show
1955
Actor: Mr WolfeActor: Dr. Hugh
Radio Cab Murder
1954
Actor: Inspector Finch
TV
Sunday Night Theatre
1950
Actor: Sailor