Frank Thornton
Acting

Frank Thornton

Born 1921-01-15 · Dulwich, London, England, UK · Died 2013-03-16

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.

ActorCast

Known for

The Avengers★ 7.8Viewing moment
The Avengers
1961 · Series
Last of the Summer Wine★ 7.2Viewing moment
Last of the Summer Wine
1973 · Series
The Three Musketeers★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Three Musketeers
1973
Gosford Park★ 6.9Viewing moment
Gosford Park
2001
The Making of 'Gosford Park'★ 5Viewing moment
The Making of 'Gosford Park'
2002
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970
Dixon of Dock Green★ 6Viewing moment
Dixon of Dock Green
1955 · Series
The BFG★ 6.4Viewing moment
The BFG
1989
Victim★ 7.4Viewing moment
Victim
1961
Are You Being Served?★ 7.3Viewing moment
Are You Being Served?
1972 · Series
The Magic Christian★ 5.4Viewing moment
The Magic Christian
1969
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum★ 6.1Viewing moment
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
1966
Carry On Screaming★ 6.6Viewing moment
Carry On Screaming
1966
The Tomb of Ligeia★ 6.3Viewing moment
The Tomb of Ligeia
1964
The Assassination Bureau★ 6.5Viewing moment
The Assassination Bureau
1969
The Big Job★ 6.7Viewing moment
The Big Job
1965
Bless This House★ 6.4Viewing moment
Bless This House
1972
Are You Being Served?★ 4.4Viewing moment
Are You Being Served?
1977
The Cheaters★ 8Viewing moment
The Cheaters
1960 · Series
The Bed Sitting Room★ 6Viewing moment
The Bed Sitting Room
1969
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
1968
Spanish Fly★ 6.1Viewing moment
Spanish Fly
1976
No Sex Please: We're British★ 5.7Viewing moment
No Sex Please: We're British
1973
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World★ 4.5Viewing moment
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
1973
All the Way Up★ 6Viewing moment
All the Way Up
1970
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of LaughsViewing moment
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
2022
Till Death Us Do Part★ 7.1Viewing moment
Till Death Us Do Part
1969
Grace & Favour★ 8.1Viewing moment
Grace & Favour
1992 · Series
The Early Bird★ 7.5Viewing moment
The Early Bird
1965
Portrait of Alison★ 6.1Viewing moment
Portrait of Alison
1955
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer★ 6Viewing moment
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
1970
Our Miss Fred★ 7.1Viewing moment
Our Miss Fred
1972
Steptoe and Son Ride Again★ 6.8Viewing moment
Steptoe and Son Ride Again
1973
The Comedy Man★ 8.5Viewing moment
The Comedy Man
1964
The Four Just Men★ 7.7Viewing moment
The Four Just Men
1959 · Series
The Old Curiosity Shop★ 6.3Viewing moment
The Old Curiosity Shop
1995
Gonks Go BeatViewing moment
Gonks Go Beat
1965
Keep It Up, Jack!★ 3.2Viewing moment
Keep It Up, Jack!
1974
The Florentine Dagger★ 5.5Viewing moment
The Florentine Dagger
1935
Are You Being Served?: Secrets & ScandalsViewing moment
Are You Being Served?: Secrets & Scandals
2022

Frequent collaborators

Stephen LewisStephen LewisNoel HowlettNoel HowlettMollie SugdenMollie SugdenWendy RichardWendy RichardRobert CawdronRobert CawdronHonor BlackmanHonor BlackmanKenneth CranhamKenneth CranhamRichard BriersRichard Briers