Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 15, 1921
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 - Movies
Gosford Park
as Mr. Burkett
The Three Musketeers
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
The Magic Christian
as Police Inspector
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as Porter
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Peperel
No Sex Please - We're British
as Glass Shop Manager
The BFG
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
The Bed Sitting Room
as The BBC
The Assassination Bureau
as Elevator victim (uncredited)
The Big Job
as Bank Official
