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Frank Thornton, born Frank Thornton Ball, (15 January 1921 -- 16 March 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Captain Peacock in every episode of ''Series/AreYouBeingServed'' and Truly in ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine''.
After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credited was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. In TheSixties, he began to appear on British TV, notably as a regular on ''It's a Square World'', and was a familiar background face in British sitcoms, notably appearing in 5 episodes of ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''.
At the same time, he continued to appear in popular comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'', and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
In 1972, he was cast as Captain Peacock in ''Are You Being Served?'' and remained with the series until its final episode in 1985. He returned to the role in [[Film/AreYouBeingServed the film]] and in ''Series/GraceAndFavour''.
After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credited was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. In TheSixties, he began to appear on British TV, notably as a regular on ''It's a Square World'', and was a familiar background face in British sitcoms, notably appearing in 5 episodes of ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''.
At the same time, he continued to appear in popular comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'', and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
In 1972, he was cast as Captain Peacock in ''Are You Being Served?'' and remained with the series until its final episode in 1985. He returned to the role in [[Film/AreYouBeingServed the film]] and in ''Series/GraceAndFavour''.
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Frank Thornton, born Frank Thornton Ball, (15 January 1921 -- 16 March 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Captain Peacock in every episode of ''Series/AreYouBeingServed'' and ''Series/GraceAndFavour'', and Truly in ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine''.
After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credited was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. InTheSixties, The60s, he began to appear on British TV, notably as a regular on ''It's a Square World'', and was a familiar background face in British sitcoms, notably appearing in 5 episodes of ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''.
At the same time, he continued to appear in popular comedy films, such as ''Gonks Go Beat'', ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'', and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
In 1972, he was cast as Captain Peacock in ''Are You Being Served?'' and remained with the series until its final episode in 1985. He returned to the role in [[Film/AreYouBeingServed the film]] and in''Series/GraceAndFavour''.
the AfterShow, ''Grace & Favour''.
After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credited was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. In
At the same time, he continued to appear in popular comedy films, such as ''Gonks Go Beat'', ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'', and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
In 1972, he was cast as Captain Peacock in ''Are You Being Served?'' and remained with the series until its final episode in 1985. He returned to the role in [[Film/AreYouBeingServed the film]] and in
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At the same time, he continued to appear in popular comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
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At the same time, he continued to appearing in comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
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At the same time, he continued to appearing appear in popular comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
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In 1997, a departing Brian Wilde suggested him for the role of Truly in ''Last of the Summer Wine'', a role he would play until the series ended in 2010.
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After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credite credited was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. In TheSixties, he began to appear on British TV, notably as a regular on ''It's a Square World'', and was a familiar background face in British sitcoms, notably appearing in 5 episodes of ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''.
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Frank Thornton, born Frank Thornton Ball, (15 January 1921 -- 16 March 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Captain Peacock in every episode of ''Series/AreYouBeingServed'' and Truly in ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine''.
After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credite was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. In TheSixties, he began to appear on British TV, notably as a regular on ''It's a Square World'', and was a familiar background face in British sitcoms, notably appearing in 5 episodes of ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''.
At the same time, he continued to appearing in comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
In 1972, he was cast as Captain Peacock in ''Are You Being Served?'' and remained with the series until its final episode in 1985. He returned to the role in [[Film/AreYouBeingServed the film]] and in ''Series/GraceAndFavour''.
In 1997, a departing Brian Wilde suggested him for the role of Truly in ''Last of the Summer Wine'', a role he would play until the series ended in 2010.
He died in his sleep at the age of 92.
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!!Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:
[[AC:Film]]
* ''{{Film/Victim|1961}}'' (1961) -- George (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/TheTombOfLigeia'' (1964) -- Peperel
* ''Film/TheWildAffair'' (1965) -- Wine Shop Manager
* ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'' (1966) -- Mr. Jones
* ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'' (1966) -- Roman Sentry
* ''Film/TheAssassinationBureau'' (1969) -- Count von Kissen (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/TheMagicChristian'' (1969) -- Police Inspector (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/ThePrivateLifeOfSherlockHolmes'' (1970) -- Porter
* ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' (1972) -- Master of Ceremonies
* ''{{Film/The Three Musketeers|1973}}'' (1973) -- Man in Small Carriage (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/AreYouBeingServed'' (1977) -- Captain Stephen Peacock
* ''WesternAnimation/TheBFG'' (1989) -- Mr. Tibbs
* ''Film/GosfordPark'' (2001) -- Mr. Burkett
* ''Film/RunForYourWife'' (2012) -- Man Getting off Bus
[[AC:Series]]
* ''Series/DixonOfDockGreen'', episode "The New Skipper" (1957) -- PC Cox
* ''Series/DangerMan'', 2 episodes:
** "Find and Return" (1961) -- Police Captain
** "The Hired Assassin" (1961) -- Pepe
* ''{{Series/The Avengers|1960s}}'', episode "Death on the Slipway" (1961) -- Sir William Bonner
* ''Series/SteptoeAndSon'', 5 episodes:
** "The Economist" (1962) -- Seller
** "Sixty-Five Today" (1963) -- Barman
** "Steptoe a la Cart" (1964) -- Butler
** "Pilgrim's Progress" (1965) -- Frenchman
** "The Party" (1973) -- Travel Agency Clerk
* ''Series/CoronationStreet'', 1 episode (1966) -- Danny Roach
* ''{{Series/The Champions|1968}}'', episode "The Night People" (1968) -- Clerk
* ''Series/TheGoodies'', 2 episodes:
** "Farm Fresh Food" (1971) -- Waiter
** "Rock Goodies" (1977) -- Master of Ceremonies
* ''Series/LoveThyNeighbour'', episode "Refused a Drink" (1972) -- Barman
* ''Series/AreYouBeingServed'', 69 episodes (1972-85) -- Captain Stephen Peacock
* ''Series/{{Sykes}}'', episode "Dream" (1972) -- Dr. Taplow
* ''Series/FallOfEagles'', episode "The English Princess" (1974) -- Prince Albert
* ''[[Series/WhodunnitUK Whodunnit?]]'', episode "Nothing to Declare" (1975) -- Gerald Harvey
* ''Series/TheNewAvengers'', episode "House of Cards" (1976) -- Roland
* ''Series/JackanoryPlayhouse'', 2 episodes:
** "Princess Griselda's Birthday Gift" (1978) -- King Balthazar
** "The Knighties" (1984) -- Sir Torrence
* ''Series/TheSootyShow'', 3 episodes:
** 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Loss of Memory", "On the Piste"[[/labelnote]] (1984-87) -- Dr. Hugh
** "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" (1986) -- Mr. Wolfe
* ''Series/GraceAndFavour'', 12 episodes (1992-93) -- Captain Stephen Peacock
* ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine'', 135 episodes (1997-2010) -- Herbert "Truly" Truelove
* ''Series/{{Casualty}}'', episode "Heroes and Villains" (2001) -- Edward Gutheridge
* ''Series/{{Doctors}}'', episode "A Soldier's Lot" (2003) -- Gerard Mears
* ''Series/HolbyCity'', episode "We'll Meet Again" (2004) -- Douglas Archer
* ''Series/ChildrenInNeed'', 1 episode (2007) -- Restaurant Manager
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[[caption-width-right:216:"[[Series/AreYouBeingServed Mr. Humphries, are you free?]]"]]
Frank Thornton, born Frank Thornton Ball, (15 January 1921 -- 16 March 2013), was a British actor best known for playing Captain Peacock in every episode of ''Series/AreYouBeingServed'' and Truly in ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine''.
After being demobilised from the army, he joined a repertory company, acting in the West End. His first film role to be credite was in ''Radio Cab Murder'' in 1954. In TheSixties, he began to appear on British TV, notably as a regular on ''It's a Square World'', and was a familiar background face in British sitcoms, notably appearing in 5 episodes of ''Series/SteptoeAndSon''.
At the same time, he continued to appearing in comedy films, such as ''The Big Job'', ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'', ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'', ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' and ''No Sex Please, We're British''.
In 1972, he was cast as Captain Peacock in ''Are You Being Served?'' and remained with the series until its final episode in 1985. He returned to the role in [[Film/AreYouBeingServed the film]] and in ''Series/GraceAndFavour''.
In 1997, a departing Brian Wilde suggested him for the role of Truly in ''Last of the Summer Wine'', a role he would play until the series ended in 2010.
He died in his sleep at the age of 92.
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!!Works on TV Tropes he appeared in:
[[AC:Film]]
* ''{{Film/Victim|1961}}'' (1961) -- George (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/TheTombOfLigeia'' (1964) -- Peperel
* ''Film/TheWildAffair'' (1965) -- Wine Shop Manager
* ''Film/CarryOnScreaming'' (1966) -- Mr. Jones
* ''Film/AFunnyThingHappenedOnTheWayToTheForum'' (1966) -- Roman Sentry
* ''Film/TheAssassinationBureau'' (1969) -- Count von Kissen (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/TheMagicChristian'' (1969) -- Police Inspector (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/ThePrivateLifeOfSherlockHolmes'' (1970) -- Porter
* ''Film/UpTheChastityBelt'' (1972) -- Master of Ceremonies
* ''{{Film/The Three Musketeers|1973}}'' (1973) -- Man in Small Carriage (UncreditedRole)
* ''Film/AreYouBeingServed'' (1977) -- Captain Stephen Peacock
* ''WesternAnimation/TheBFG'' (1989) -- Mr. Tibbs
* ''Film/GosfordPark'' (2001) -- Mr. Burkett
* ''Film/RunForYourWife'' (2012) -- Man Getting off Bus
[[AC:Series]]
* ''Series/DixonOfDockGreen'', episode "The New Skipper" (1957) -- PC Cox
* ''Series/DangerMan'', 2 episodes:
** "Find and Return" (1961) -- Police Captain
** "The Hired Assassin" (1961) -- Pepe
* ''{{Series/The Avengers|1960s}}'', episode "Death on the Slipway" (1961) -- Sir William Bonner
* ''Series/SteptoeAndSon'', 5 episodes:
** "The Economist" (1962) -- Seller
** "Sixty-Five Today" (1963) -- Barman
** "Steptoe a la Cart" (1964) -- Butler
** "Pilgrim's Progress" (1965) -- Frenchman
** "The Party" (1973) -- Travel Agency Clerk
* ''Series/CoronationStreet'', 1 episode (1966) -- Danny Roach
* ''{{Series/The Champions|1968}}'', episode "The Night People" (1968) -- Clerk
* ''Series/TheGoodies'', 2 episodes:
** "Farm Fresh Food" (1971) -- Waiter
** "Rock Goodies" (1977) -- Master of Ceremonies
* ''Series/LoveThyNeighbour'', episode "Refused a Drink" (1972) -- Barman
* ''Series/AreYouBeingServed'', 69 episodes (1972-85) -- Captain Stephen Peacock
* ''Series/{{Sykes}}'', episode "Dream" (1972) -- Dr. Taplow
* ''Series/FallOfEagles'', episode "The English Princess" (1974) -- Prince Albert
* ''[[Series/WhodunnitUK Whodunnit?]]'', episode "Nothing to Declare" (1975) -- Gerald Harvey
* ''Series/TheNewAvengers'', episode "House of Cards" (1976) -- Roland
* ''Series/JackanoryPlayhouse'', 2 episodes:
** "Princess Griselda's Birthday Gift" (1978) -- King Balthazar
** "The Knighties" (1984) -- Sir Torrence
* ''Series/TheSootyShow'', 3 episodes:
** 2 episodes[[labelnote:show list]]"Loss of Memory", "On the Piste"[[/labelnote]] (1984-87) -- Dr. Hugh
** "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" (1986) -- Mr. Wolfe
* ''Series/GraceAndFavour'', 12 episodes (1992-93) -- Captain Stephen Peacock
* ''Series/LastOfTheSummerWine'', 135 episodes (1997-2010) -- Herbert "Truly" Truelove
* ''Series/{{Casualty}}'', episode "Heroes and Villains" (2001) -- Edward Gutheridge
* ''Series/{{Doctors}}'', episode "A Soldier's Lot" (2003) -- Gerard Mears
* ''Series/HolbyCity'', episode "We'll Meet Again" (2004) -- Douglas Archer
* ''Series/ChildrenInNeed'', 1 episode (2007) -- Restaurant Manager
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