Frank Thornton
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 15, 1921
- Died
- March 16, 2013
- Birthplace
- Dulwich, London, England, UK
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
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals 2022
as Archive Footage
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs 2022
as Self (archive)
We Love Are You Being Served? 2020
Actor
Run For Your Wife 2012
as Man on Bus
- The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy 2005
as Self
The Making of Gosford Park 2002
as Self (uncredited)
Gosford Park 2001
as Mr. Burkett
Great Comedy Moments 2001
as Captain Stephen Peacock (archive footage)
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box 2001
as Self
What's a Carry On? 1998
as Self (uncredited)
The Old Curiosity Shop 1995
Actor
The BFG 1990
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)
Royal Variety Performance 1984 1984
Actor
The Taming of the Shrew 1980
as Gremio
Ride of the Valkyrie 1977
Actor
Are You Being Served? The Movie 1977
as Captain Stephen Peacock
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones 1976
as Whitlow
Spanish Fly 1976
as Dr. Johnson
- The Boundary
The Boundary 1975
Actor
Side by Side 1975
as Inspector Crumb
Vampira 1974
as Mr. King
Keep It Up, Jack! 1974
as Mr. Clarke
The Three Musketeers 1973
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World 1973
as Estate Agent
- That Sinking Feeling
That Sinking Feeling 1973
as Arthur
No Sex Please - We're British 1973
as Glass Shop Manager
Steptoe & Son Ride Again 1973
as Mr. Russell
Our Miss Fred 1972
as British Colonel
That's Your Funeral 1972
as Town Clerk
Bless This House 1972
as Mr. Jones
Up the Chastity Belt 1972
as Master of Ceremonies
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer 1970
as Tom Stoddart
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 1970
as Porter
All the Way Up 1970
as Mr Driver
Some Will, Some Won't 1970
as Purvis
The Magic Christian 1969
as Police Inspector
The Bed Sitting Room 1969
as The BBC
Crooks and Coronets 1969
as Cyril
The Assassination Bureau 1969
as Elevator victim (uncredited)
Till Death Us Do Part 1969
as Valuation Officer
A Flea in Her Ear 1968
as Charles, the Butler
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom 1968
as Factory Manager
If There Weren't Any Blacks You'd Have to Invent Them 1968
as The Undertaker
30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! 1968
as Registrar
Red, White, and Zero 1968
Actor
Lucy in London 1966
as Passport Officer, as Customs Officer (uncredited)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum 1966
as Slave Driver
Carry On Screaming! 1966
as Mr. Jones
- Dannicaforilithermidor
Dannicaforilithermidor 1966
as Sergeant Bull
Danny the Dragon 1966
Actor
The Wild Affair 1965
as Wine Shop Manager
The Early Bird 1965
as Drunken Doctor
The Big Job 1965
as Bank Official
Gonks Go Beat 1965
as Mr. A&R
The Tomb of Ligeia 1964
as Peperel
The Comedy Man 1964
as Producer
It's Trad, Dad! 1962
as TV Director
Operation Stogie 1962
as Hotel receptionist (uncredited)
- Doomsday at Eleven
Doomsday at Eleven 1962
as BBC Announcer
Victim 1961
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)
The Impersonator 1961
as Police Sargeant
Battle of the V-1 1958
as British Scientist (uncredited)
Cloak Without Dagger 1956
as False James Markley
Johnny, You're Wanted 1956
as Police Inspector
Portrait of Alison 1955
as Police Photographer
Radio Cab Murder 1954
as Inspector Finch
The Silent Witness 1954
as The Barman (uncredited)
The Florentine Dagger 1935
as (uncredited)
Cracked Nuts 1931
as Revolutionary
Credits from TMDB.