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Frank Thornton
Acting
Born: January 15, 1921
Dulwich, London, England, UK
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.
Known For

Gosford Park
as Mr. Burkett

The Three Musketeers
as Man in Small Carriage (uncredited)

The Assassination Bureau
as Elevator victim (uncredited)

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
as Porter

Victim
as George - Henry's Assistant (uncredited)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
as Slave Driver

The Making of 'Gosford Park'
as Self (uncredited)

The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
as Tom Stoddart

The BFG
as Mr. Tibbs (voice)

Portrait of Alison
as Police Photographer