Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1921-01-15
Deathday
2013-03-16
Place of Birth
Dulwich, London, England, UK
Frank Thornton
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.
Known For
Gosford Park
as Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as Porter
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Peperel
The BFG
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Victim
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Avengers
Coronation Street
as Danny Roach
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Slave Driver
Carry On Screaming!
as Mr. Jones