Frank Thornton
Actor
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
The Three Musketeers
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited) 1973
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as Porter 1970
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Peperel 1964
The BFG
as Mr. Tibbs (voice) 1990
Victim
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited) 1961
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Slave Driver 1966
Carry On Screaming!
as Mr. Jones 1966
The Assassination Bureau
as Elevator victim (uncredited) 1969
Are You Being Served? The Movie
as Captain Stephen Peacock 1977
The Bed Sitting Room
as The BBC 1969
The Magic Christian
as Police Inspector 1969
Steptoe & Son Ride Again
as Mr. Russell 1973
The Early Bird
as Drunken Doctor 1965
The Big Job
as Bank Official 1965
Bless This House
as Mr. Jones 1972
Up the Chastity Belt
as Master of Ceremonies 1972