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 BFG
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Slave Driver
The Magic Christian
as Police Inspector
Run For Your Wife
as Man on Bus
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as Porter
The Tomb of Ligeia
as Peperel
The Bed Sitting Room
as The BBC
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
as Tom Stoddart
