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Frank Thornton

Frank Thornton

Acting

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 Movies

Acting

Poster for Are You Being Served? The Movie
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Are You Being Served? The Movie

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Are You Being Served? The Movie
Captain Stephen Peacock
Poster for The Bed Sitting Room
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The Bed Sitting Room

5.9(0.1K)
The Bed Sitting Room
The BBC
Poster for Till Death Us Do Part
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Till Death Us Do Part

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Till Death Us Do Part
Valuation Officer
Poster for The Wild Affair
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The Wild Affair

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The Wild Affair
Wine Shop Manager
Poster for The Big Job
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The Big Job

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The Big Job
Bank Official
Poster for The Old Curiosity Shop
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The Old Curiosity Shop

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The Old Curiosity Shop
Poster for The Taming of the Shrew
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The Taming of the Shrew

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The Taming of the Shrew
Gremio
Poster for The Assassination Bureau
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The Assassination Bureau

6.7(0.1K)
The Assassination Bureau
Elevator victim (uncredited)
Poster for Spanish Fly
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Spanish Fly

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Spanish Fly
Dr. Johnson
Poster for Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
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Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs

Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Self (archive)

Gallery

Frank Thornton portrait
Frank Thornton portrait