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
Cast Credits
Are You Being Served? Secrets & Scandals
Character: Archive Footage
MOVIE • 2022
Last Of The Summer Wine: 30 Years Of Laughs
Character: Self (archive)
MOVIE • 2022
We Love Are You Being Served?
Character:
MOVIE • 2020
Run For Your Wife
Character: Man on Bus
MOVIE • 2012
The Making of 'Gosford Park'
Character: Self (uncredited)
MOVIE • 2002
Gosford Park
Character: Mr. Burkett
MOVIE • 2001
Richard & Judy
Character: Self
TV • 2001
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Character:
MOVIE • 2001
The Old Curiosity Shop
Character:
MOVIE • 1995
Grace & Favour
Character: Capt Stephen Peacock RASC (Ex)
TV • 1992
Pebble Mill
Character: Self
TV • 1991
The BFG
Character: Mr. Tibbs (voice)
MOVIE • 1990
Great Expectations
Character: Mr Trabb
TV • 1989
Casualty
Character: Edward Gutheridge
TV • 1986
Royal Variety Performance 1984
Character:
MOVIE • 1984
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Character: Various
TV • 1982
The Taming of the Shrew
Character: Gremio
MOVIE • 1980
The Gentle Touch
Character: Leo
TV • 1980
Blankety Blank
Character:
TV • 1979
Ride of the Valkyrie
Character:
MOVIE • 1977