Frank Thornton

Acting

Frank Thornton

Born 15 January 1921 · Dulwich, London, England, UK · Died 16 March 2013 at 92

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.

Known for

Highlights

Gosford Park2001 · Film · Mr. Burkett
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes1970 · Film · Porter
The Three Musketeers1973 · Film · Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Avengers1961 · Series
Victim1961 · Film · George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
Are You Being Served?1972 · Series · Captain Peacock

Filmography

Movies

58 films

We Love Are You Being Served?2020 · Film
Run For Your Wife2012 · Film · Man on Bus
Gosford Park2001 · Film · Mr. Burkett
The Old Curiosity Shop1995 · Film
The BFG1990 · Film · Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Royal Variety Performance 19841984 · Film
The Taming of the Shrew1980 · Film · Gremio
Ride of the Valkyrie1977 · Film
Are You Being Served? The Movie1977 · Film · Captain Stephen Peacock
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones1976 · Film · Whitlow
Spanish Fly1976 · Film · Dr. Johnson
Side by Side1975 · Film · Inspector Crumb
Vampira1974 · Film · Mr. King
Keep It Up, Jack!1974 · Film · Mr. Clarke
The Three Musketeers1973 · Film · Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World1973 · Film · Estate Agent
No Sex Please - We're British1973 · Film · Glass Shop Manager
Steptoe & Son Ride Again1973 · Film · Mr. Russell
Our Miss Fred1972 · Film · British Colonel
That's Your Funeral1972 · Film · Town Clerk
Bless This House1972 · Film · Mr. Jones
Up the Chastity Belt1972 · Film · Master of Ceremonies
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer1970 · Film · Tom Stoddart
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes1970 · Film · Porter
All the Way Up1970 · Film · Mr Driver
Some Will, Some Won't1970 · Film · Purvis
The Magic Christian1969 · Film · Police Inspector
The Bed Sitting Room1969 · Film · The BBC
Crooks and Coronets1969 · Film · Cyril
The Assassination Bureau1969 · Film · Elevator victim (uncredited)
Till Death Us Do Part1969 · Film · Valuation Officer
A Flea in Her Ear1968 · Film · Charles, the Butler
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom1968 · Film · Factory Manager
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them1968 · Film · The Undertaker
30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia!1968 · Film · Registrar
Red, White, and Zero1968 · Film
Lucy in London1966 · Film · Passport Officer
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum1966 · Film · Slave Driver
Carry On Screaming!1966 · Film · Mr. Jones
Danny the Dragon1966 · Film
The Wild Affair1965 · Film · Wine Shop Manager
The Early Bird1965 · Film · Drunken Doctor
The Big Job1965 · Film · Bank Official
Gonks Go Beat1965 · Film · Mr. A&R
The Tomb of Ligeia1964 · Film · Peperel
The Comedy Man1964 · Film · Producer
It's Trad, Dad!1962 · Film · TV Director
Operation Stogie1962 · Film · Hotel receptionist (uncredited)
Victim1961 · Film · George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Impersonator1961 · Film · Police Sargeant
Battle of the V-11958 · Film · British Scientist (uncredited)
Cloak Without Dagger1956 · Film · False James Markley
Johnny, You're Wanted1956 · Film · Police Inspector
Portrait of Alison1955 · Film · Police Photographer
The Silent Witness1954 · Film · The Barman (uncredited)
Radio Cab Murder1954 · Film · Inspector Finch
The Florentine Dagger1935 · Film · (uncredited)
Cracked Nuts1931 · Film · Revolutionary

Filmography

Series

31 shows

Grace & Favour1992 · Series · Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
Great Expectations1989 · Series · Mr Trabb
Casualty1986 · Series · Edward Gutheridge
The Kenny Everett Television Show1982 · Series · Various
Blankety Blank1979 · Series
The New Avengers1976 · Series · Roland
Fall of Eagles1974 · Series · Prince Albert
Last of the Summer Wine1973 · Series · Truly
Crown Court1972 · Series · Professor McIver
Sykes1972 · Series · Dr. Taplow
Are You Being Served?1972 · Series · Captain Peacock
...And Mother Makes Three1971 · Series · Store Manager
The Goodies1970 · Series · Waiter
From a Bird's Eye View1970 · Series · Spinks
The Champions1968 · Series · Clerk
Not in Front of the Children1967 · Series · Mr Wilkinson
The Troubleshooters1965 · Series · Television Interviewer
The Man in Room 171965 · Series · Chief Inspector Bascombe
Steptoe and Son1962 · Series · Seller
It's a Square World1961 · Series
The Avengers1961 · Series
The Cheaters1960 · Series · Long
Coronation Street1960 · Series · Danny Roach
Danger Man1960 · Series · Police Captain
The Four Just Men1959 · Series · Clerk
The Adventures of William Tell1958 · Series · Tax Collector
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Station Sergeant
Hancock's Half Hour1956 · Series
Dixon of Dock Green1955 · Series · PC Cox
The Sooty Show1955 · Series · Dr. Hugh
Sunday Night Theatre1950 · Series · Sailor