Frank Thornton
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.
Filmography (103 titles)
7.0MovieAre You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Archive Footage · 2022
MovieLast Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Self (archive) · 2022
MovieWe Love Are You Being Served?
2020
4.4MovieRun For Your Wife
Man on Bus · 2012
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Self · 2005
5.3MovieThe Making of Gosford Park
Self (uncredited) · 2002
6.8MovieGosford Park
Mr. Burkett · 2001
3.4ShowRichard & Judy
Self · 2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Self · 2001
7.7MovieWhat's a Carry On?
Self (uncredited) · 1998
7.3MovieThe Old Curiosity Shop
1995
8.1ShowGrace & Favour
Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex) · 1992
Pebble Mill
Self · 1991
6.4MovieThe BFG
Mr. Tibbs (voice) · 1990
7.2ShowGreat Expectations
Mr Trabb · 1989
6.2ShowCasualty
Edward Gutheridge · 1986
MovieRoyal Variety Performance 1984
1984
7.3ShowThe Kenny Everett Television Show
Various · 1982
8.0MovieThe Taming of the Shrew
Gremio · 1980
5.3ShowBlankety Blank
1979
6.3MovieRide of the Valkyrie
1977
5.0MovieAre You Being Served? The Movie
Captain Stephen Peacock · 1977
7.1ShowThe New Avengers
Roland · 1976
3.5MovieThe Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Whitlow · 1976
4.8MovieSpanish Fly
Dr. Johnson · 1976
The Boundary
1975
6.7MovieSide by Side
Inspector Crumb · 1975
3.8MovieKeep It Up, Jack!
Mr. Clarke · 1974
7.0ShowFall of Eagles
Prince Albert · 1974
6.7MovieThe Three Musketeers
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited) · 1973