Actor info
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Name :
Frank Thornton
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Born :
January 15, 1921 in Dulwich, London, England, UK (92 years at death)
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Died :
March 16, 2013
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
67 films (1931–2022)
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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.
Notable films
- Gosford Park (2001) as Mr. Burkett
- The Three Musketeers (1973) as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)
- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) as Porter
- The Assassination Bureau (1969) as Elevator victim (uncredited)
- Lucy in London (1966) as Passport Officer
