Personal info
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1/15/1921
- Birthplace
- Dulwich, London, England, UK
- Died
- 3/16/2013 (aged 92)
- Gender
- Male
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.
12 titles
Gosford Park
2001
Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
1973
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
Porter
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
Peperel
The BFG
1990
Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Victim
1961
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Avengers
1961TV
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Slave Driver
Coronation Street
1960TV
Danny Roach
Carry On Screaming!
1966
Mr. Jones
Are You Being Served?
1972TV
Captain Peacock
The Assassination Bureau
1969
Elevator victim (uncredited)
