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Frank Thornton
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 Herbe...
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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.
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Gosford Park2001 · Mr. Burkett3.4ActuallyLike
The Three Musketeers1973 · Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)3.4ActuallyLike
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes1970 · Porter3.4
Victim1961 · George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)3.7
The BFG1990 · Mr. Tibbs (voice)3.2
The Tomb of Ligeia1964 · Peperel3.2
Carry On Screaming!1966 · Mr. Jones3.3
The Assassination Bureau1969 · Elevator victim (uncredited)3.4Cast
Cast credits
Gosford Park2001 · Mr. Burkett3.4ActuallyLikeThe Three Musketeers1973 · Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)3.4ActuallyLikeThe Private Life of Sherlock Holmes1970 · Porter3.4Victim1961 · George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)3.7The BFG1990 · Mr. Tibbs (voice)3.2The Tomb of Ligeia1964 · Peperel3.2Carry On Screaming!1966 · Mr. Jones3.3The Assassination Bureau1969 · Elevator victim (uncredited)3.4
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum1966 · Slave Driver3.1
The Early Bird1965 · Drunken Doctor3.8
The Bed Sitting Room1969 · The BBC3.0
The Magic Christian1969 · Police Inspector2.9
Steptoe & Son Ride Again1973 · Mr. Russell3.4
The Big Job1965 · Bank Official3.4
Till Death Us Do Part1969 · Valuation Officer3.8
Are You Being Served? The Movie1977 · Captain Stephen Peacock2.5
Bless This House1972 · Mr. Jones3.2
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom1968 · Factory Manager3.4