FRANK THORNTON
Frank Thornton
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 15, 1921
Deathday: March 16, 2013
Place of Birth: Dulwich, London, England, UK
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.
Filmography
Starring
Archive Footage
Self (archive)
2012·
Run For Your WifeMan on Bus
Self (uncredited)
2001·
Richard & JudySelf
2001·
Gosford ParkMr. Burkett
1992·
Grace & FavourCapt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
1991·
Pebble MillSelf
1990·
The BFGMr. Tibbs (voice)
1989·
Great ExpectationsMr Trabb
1986·
CasualtyEdward Gutheridge
Various
1980·
The Gentle TouchLeo
Gremio
1979·
Blankety Blank1977·
Ride of the ValkyrieCaptain Stephen Peacock
1976·
The New AvengersRoland
1976·
Spanish FlyDr. Johnson
1975·
Side by SideInspector Crumb
1974·
Fall of EaglesPrince Albert
1974·
Keep It Up, Jack!Mr. Clarke
Truly
Mr. Russell
Estate Agent
Glass Shop Manager
1973·
That Sinking FeelingArthur
1973·
The Three MusketeersMan in Small Carriage (uncredited)
1972·
SykesDr. Taplow
1972·
Crown CourtProfessor McIver
Captain Peacock
1972·
Up the Chastity BeltMaster of Ceremonies
1972·
That's Your FuneralTown Clerk
1972·
Our Miss FredBritish Colonel
1972·
Bless This HouseMr. Jones
1970·
Ben Travers FarcesClaude Hickett MP
1970·
The GoodiesMaster of Ceremonies, Waiter
Spinks
Tom Stoddart
Purvis
1970·
All the Way UpMr Driver
Porter
1969·
The Magic ChristianPolice Inspector
1969·
Crooks and CoronetsCyril
Elevator victim (uncredited)
Valuation Officer
1969·
The Bed Sitting RoomThe BBC
Various Roles
1968·
The ChampionsClerk
Factory Manager
1968·
Red, White, and Zero1968·
A Flea in Her EarCharles, the Butler
Registrar
1966·
Lucy in LondonPassport Officer
Slave Driver
1966·
Carry On Screaming!Mr. Jones
Sergeant Bull
1966·
Danny the Dragon1965·
The Man in Room 17Chief Inspector Bascombe
1965·
The Early BirdDrunken Doctor
1965·
Gonks Go BeatMr. A&R
1965·
The Big JobBank Official
1965·
The Wild AffairWine Shop Manager
1964·
HMS ParadiseCommander Fairweather
1964·
The Tomb of LigeiaPeperel
1964·
The Comedy ManProducer
1962·
SuspenseDet Insp Gwilliam
1962·
Operation StogieHotel receptionist (uncredited)
1962·
Doomsday at ElevenBBC Announcer
1962·
It's Trad, Dad!TV Director
1961·
It's a Square World1961·
The Avengers1961·
The ImpersonatorPolice Sargeant
1961·
VictimGeorge - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
1960·
Coronation StreetDanny Roach
1960·
The CheatersLong
1959·
The Four Just MenClerk
Heinburgher, Tax Collector
1958·
Battle of the V-1British Scientist (uncredited)
1956·
Hancock's Half Hour1956·
Cloak Without DaggerFalse James Markley
Police Inspector
1955·
The Sooty ShowMr Wolfe, Dr. Hugh
1955·
Dixon of Dock GreenPC Cox
1955·
Portrait of AlisonPolice Photographer
1954·
Radio Cab MurderInspector Finch
1954·
The Silent WitnessThe Barman (uncredited)
1950·
Sunday Night TheatreSailor
(uncredited)
1931·
Cracked NutsRevolutionary