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.
Filmography
all 94
Movies 61
TV Shows 33
self 5
Voice 1
Producer 1
Director 1
Archive Footage

Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals (2022)
Movie
Self (archive)

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs (2022)
Movie
Man on Bus

Run For Your Wife (2012)
Movie
Gardener

Back in Business (2007)
Movie
Self (uncredited)

The Making of 'Gosford Park' (2002)
Movie
Mr. Burkett

Gosford Park (2001)
Movie
8
Captain Stephen Peacock

Grace & Favour (1992)
TV
Mr. Tibbs (voice)

The BFG (1989)
Movie
10
Edward Gutheridge

Casualty (1986)
TV
Commander L

Jane (1982)
TV
Hire car chauffeur

Ride of the Valkyrie (1977)
Movie
Captain Peacock

Are You Being Served? The Movie (1977)
Movie
Dr. Johnson

Spanish Fly (1976)
Movie
Inspector Crumb

Side by Side (1975)
Movie
Mr. Clarke

Keep It Up, Jack! (1974)
Movie
Prince Albert

Fall of Eagles (1974)
TV
Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)

The Three Musketeers (1973)
Movie
4
Estate Agent

Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973)
Movie
Glass Shop Manager

No Sex Please: We're British (1973)
Movie
Mr. Russell

Steptoe & Son Ride Again (1973)
Movie
British Colonel

Our Miss Fred (1972)
Movie
Town Clerk

That's Your Funeral (1972)
Movie
Professor McIver

Crown Court (1972)
TV
Dr. Taplow

Sykes (1972)
TV
Captain Peacock

Are You Being Served? (1972)
TV
Mr Jones

Bless This House (1972)
Movie
Tom Stoddart

The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970)
Movie
Waiter / Master of Ceremonies

The Goodies (1970)
TV
Mr Driver

All the Way Up (1970)
Movie
Police Inspector

The Magic Christian (1969)
Movie
Elevator victim (uncredited)

The Assassination Bureau (1969)
Movie
Valuation Officer

Till Death Us Do Part (1969)
Movie
Charles, the Butler

A Flea in Her Ear (1968)
Movie
Factory Manager

The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)
Movie
Benjamin Burton

B-And-B (1968)
TV
Passport Officer

Lucy in London (1966)
Movie
Mr. Jones

Carry On Screaming! (1966)
Movie
3.5
Sergeant Bull

Danny the Dragon (1966)
Movie
Sergeant Bull

Dannicaforilithermidor (1966)
Movie
Wine Shop Manager

The Wild Affair (1965)
Movie
Drunken Doctor

The Early Bird (1965)
Movie
Chief Inspector Bascombe

The Man In Room 17 (1965)
TV
Mr. A&R

Gonks Go Beat (1965)
Movie
Bank Official

The Big Job (1965)
Movie
Producer

The Comedy Man (1964)
Movie
TV Director

It's Trad, Dad! (1962)
Movie
Captain Peacock

Comedy Playhouse (1961)
TV
George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)

Victim (1961)
Movie
6
Police Sargeant

The Impersonator (1961)
Movie
Various Characters

It's a Square World (1961)
TV
Danny Roach

Coronation Street (1960)
TV
Auctioneer

The Four Just Men (1959)
TV
Heinburgher / Tax Collector

The Adventures of William Tell (1958)
TV
Mr. Markley

Cloak Without Dagger (1956)
Movie
Police Inspector

Johnny, You're Wanted (1956)
Movie
Police Photographer

Portrait of Alison (1955)
Movie
Mr Wolfe / Dr. Hugh

The Sooty Show (1955)
TV
The Barman (uncredited)

The Silent Witness (1954)
Movie
Inspector Finch

Radio Cab Murder (1954)
Movie
(uncredited)

The Florentine Dagger (1935)
Movie
Revolutionary

Cracked Nuts (1931)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1921-01-15
Deathday2013-03-16 (92 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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