Frank Thornton
ActingBorn: January 15, 1921 in Dulwich, London, England, UK
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.
All Credits102 Titles
Film
66 Titles
6.8
FILM
Gosford Park2001
6.7
FILM
The Three Musketeers1973
6.8
FILM
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes1970
6.7
FILM
The Assassination Bureau1969
7.4
FILM
Victim1961
6.4
FILM
The BFG1990
5.3
FILM
The Making of Gosford Park2002
6.5
FILM
Carry On Screaming!1966
4.8
FILM
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World1973
5.7
FILM
The Magic Christian1969
6.1
FILM
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum1966
6.5
FILM
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy2005
6.0
FILM
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer1970
6.8
FILM
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom1968
7.6
FILM
The Early Bird1965
6.8
FILM
Steptoe & Son Ride Again1973
Series
36 Titles
5.4
SERIES
Coronation Street1960–
6.2
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Casualty1986–
7.7
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The Avengers1961–
5.7
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Crown Court1972–
7.1
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Last of the Summer Wine1973–
6.5
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The Champions1968–
7.4
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Danger Man1960–
3.5
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Sunday Night Theatre1950–
4.1
SERIES
Pebble Mill1991–
5.3
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Blankety Blank1979–
7.3
SERIES
Are You Being Served?1972–
7.1
SERIES
The New Avengers1976–
6.4
SERIES
The Sooty Show1955–
3.4
SERIES
Richard & Judy2001–
7.4
SERIES
Hancock's Half Hour1956–
7.5
SERIES
The Goodies1970–