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Frank Thornton Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1921-01-15

Birthplace:
Dulwich, London, England, UK

Credits:
107 Total Roles

Frank Thornton

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals MOVIE Archive Footage
2022 Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs MOVIE Self (archive)
2020 We Love Are You Being Served? MOVIE Self
2012 Run For Your Wife MOVIE Man on Bus
2005 The Funny Blokes of British Comedy MOVIE Self
2002 The Making of Gosford Park MOVIE Self (uncredited)
2001 Gosford Park MOVIE Mr. Burkett
2001 Richard & Judy TV Self
2001 Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box MOVIE Self
1998 What's a Carry On? MOVIE Self (uncredited)

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